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Termite Swarms:
During the spring and fall mature termite colonies will reproduce. This is done by sending out hundreds of reproductive termites. When the time is right they will all leave the colony through an exit hole. If uninterrupted this could take place within a few hours and would not happen again until the next year. If you see hundreds of flying bugs in your home, it maybe a sign of as infestation. Click here termite vs ant to see the differences between flying termites and ants. Termites aren’t capable of a long sustained flight you may see them fluttering around the ground or just walking about. They rely on the wind to carry them to their new home. After their maiden fight they shed their wings, so the presence of hundreds of wings is also a sign of an infestation. Call today for a free estimate 1 (888) 881-1191 - (909) 597-6953 or click here Inspection Request and send an email.
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Subterranean
termites live in the ground like ants. They forage for wood buried
beneath or in contact with the soil. They can also reach above ground using mud
tubes that protect them from predators. They can not eat through concrete, however
they can gain access to a structure through cracks in the concrete. Fumigations do
not control them because the fumigant does not reach into the soil. Control can
be obtained by placing chemicals or chemical barriers in the soil. Bait stations are also effective, however it
takes time for termites to find them.
Drywood
termites live in dry, sound wood. One of the common symptoms of drywood termite
attack is the accumulation of tiny, straw-colored fecal pellets. These pellets
are ejected from the wood. Pellets do not change much over time and they may
continue to sift out even after the colony has died. Colonies of drywood
termites are relatively small (fewer than 3,000 individuals). Control can be
obtained by hole house fumigation or a number of localized treatments.
This type of termite only infests wood with a high moisture content. Dampwood
termites are commonly found in logs, stumps, dead trees and damp or decaying
wood. Infestation in structures usually occurs where wood is in contact
with the ground or in areas where there is a moisture problem. Dampwood termites
are larger in size then subterranean and drywood termites.
Control can be obtained by eliminating the moisture problem.