07-22-2014, 05:41 AM
Subterranean Termites – As noted by their name, these termites live in the ground or are closely associated with the moisture in soil. The most distinguishing characteristic of this pest is the mud tubes it produces which protects it from birds and lizards while providing it with a controlled environment of temperature and humidity. Most times this pest is not discovered until the colony has reached sufficient size to produce alates or swarmers which will fly out of the colony in huge numbers. Subterranean termites cause considerable damage to structures annually. You should always contact a professional when these pests are discovered or suspected. The treatment for this pest is very comprehensive, yet long lasting.
Drywood Termite– This termite builds its colony within a piece of wood. The colony is much smaller than a subterranean termite colony, but the damage done to furniture and structural members of a structure can be severe. These termites require less moisture than subterranean termites and can live in wood with a 15% moisture reading. The distinguishing characteristic of this pest are the pellets it produces. When a colony becomes so cramped within a section of wood, it will chew an opening to the outside and begin pushing out these pellets. Treatments vary from full structural fumigations to spot treatments of suspected infestations.
Dampwood Termite –
This termite is not considered to be a structural pest. These insects infest very wet wood such as rotting logs. They are a very large termite when compared to a Subterranean or Drywood species. Normally no treatment
is required except to dry out the wood infested. There have been cases where log cabins became infested by these pests although a properly maintained home would not be a target of this species.
- John Helm
Truly Pest Solution Pvt. Ltd. (Truly Nolen International, USA)
Drywood Termite– This termite builds its colony within a piece of wood. The colony is much smaller than a subterranean termite colony, but the damage done to furniture and structural members of a structure can be severe. These termites require less moisture than subterranean termites and can live in wood with a 15% moisture reading. The distinguishing characteristic of this pest are the pellets it produces. When a colony becomes so cramped within a section of wood, it will chew an opening to the outside and begin pushing out these pellets. Treatments vary from full structural fumigations to spot treatments of suspected infestations.
Dampwood Termite –
This termite is not considered to be a structural pest. These insects infest very wet wood such as rotting logs. They are a very large termite when compared to a Subterranean or Drywood species. Normally no treatment
is required except to dry out the wood infested. There have been cases where log cabins became infested by these pests although a properly maintained home would not be a target of this species.
- John Helm
Truly Pest Solution Pvt. Ltd. (Truly Nolen International, USA)