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Park, Golden Gate, Immokalee and Marco Island.
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Termite Inspection
Three
Main Types of Termites In Florida
Subterranean Termites (nest in soil)
Subterranean
termites cause the most damage and are the most commonly found termite in
Florida. Most subterranean termites swarm in the spring, but the Florida
dark-wing swarms from July to September. The termites that swarm are the
alates, which are the sexual reproductives, and they have wings. After a
brief flight they shed their wings and male/female pairs start looking
for a new place to nest. Swarms in a house or finding a pile of wings
mean the house is probably infested. Mud tubes along the house foundation
or anywhere inside a house are another good clue that the house is
infested.
Drywood Termites (nest in wood)
Drywood termites
have peak swarming from January through May, but can swarm during other
months too. It is a good idea to leave outside lights off during their
peak swarming times because the termites are attracted to the light. A
good place to check for drywood termites is on window ledges. You may see
wings lying on the window ledge, or you may see their droppings which
will look like a pile of fine sawdust. These droppings are about the size
of sand and are straw-colored to reddish-brown. Infestations are most
common in the attic or window frames and sills. Surface blisters are a
sign of advanced infestation. Swarms or piles of wings in the house are a
bad sign.
Dampwood Termites (nest in wood)
Dampwood termites
are larger than the drywood or subterranean and they nest in damp wood.
Some ways to tell if they are around is by the sawdust looking droppings
or muddy droppings in wet areas. Since all termites damage wood, tapping
wood every few inches with the handle of a screwdriver can detect damage.
Damaged wood sounds hollow.
Dealing With
Termites And Termite Damage
Subterranean and
drywood termites require different treatment methods, so it is very
important to determine what type of termite is found. Be sure to collect
as many wings as possible for identification. Immediately contact a pest
control company or bring a sample to the Extension Service for
identification.
If drywood termite
damage is localized, it may be controlled by removing and replacing the
damaged wood or by the application of an insecticide. Extensive and
advanced infestations will require tenting so the whole building can be
fumigated. Subterranean termites will require soil treatment with
pesticides around and under house foundations, or termite baits.
Note: All termite
inspections are performed by a sub-contracted state licensed termite
inspection company.
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