Drywood termites

(Incisitermes minor)

Drywood termites are found in the U.S., Canada, and even some of the southern parts of Europe. They are also found in Australia, New Zealand and parts of South America.

A colony can have thousands to millions of termites.

A colony can have thousands to millions of termites. A larger, visible colony may be in the walls of your house or in furniture. You might not see them or even know that they are there until it’s too late to do anything about it.

Swarming is a common occurrence during summertime and falls into three phases

A colony can have thousands to millions of termites.

Drywood termites are small and don’t create mud tubes like subterranean termites. Due to this, drywood infestations can be difficult to detect. Drywood termites tend to be more common in climates with high levels of humidity.

Damage from drywood termites is more expensive than damage caused by subterranean termites.

Drywood termite infestations are a serious problem in your home. These pests cause more damage to homes than subterranean termites. The reason for this is that drywood termite colonies live within the wood of your home and don’t require contact with the ground.

Treatment for drywood termite infestations requires insecticide applications

If you find any signs of drywood termites, it’s important to treat them immediately. These insects can cause serious damage to your home. Many people try to treat the problem themselves by buying pesticides and applying them around their home. This is usually ineffective because drywood termites generally live deep within your walls.

The best treatment for drywood termite infestations requires insecticide applications along with the use of dusts and fumigants.

Drywood termites are one of the most common termites that invade homes in North America. They can cause serious damage to your home or business and make it unsafe to live in.

If you think you have drywood termites on your property, call a professional pest control company.

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