- Why worry about termites?
- Are there any "termite-proof" types of construction?
- Can termites attack a home built on a slab?
- How long will it take for the treatment to eliminate the colony?
- If I don't see any termites swarming in my home, does that mean my home is termite-free?
- What is the difference between primary and secondary reproductives?
- What do worker termites do for the colony?
- What do soldier termites do for the colony?
- What purpose does the mud tubes that termites build serve?
- Where is termite damage most often seen?
Answer: The scary reality is that termites could be silently eating away your home. Termites cause billions of dollars in damage each year. They primarily feed on wood, but also damage paper, books, insulation, and other cellulose containing material. While buildings may become infested at any time, termites are of particular importance when buying or selling a home since a termite inspection/infestation report is normally a condition of sale.
Are there any "termite-proof" types of construction?
Answer: No there are no termite-proof types of construction but there have been many unsuccessful attempts at creating some.
Can termites attack a home built on a slab?
Answer: Yes they can, all they need is a crack or slight gap around your plumbing lines. The bad part is that once they get inside the slab-type home, termites are especially difficult to detect.
How long will it take for the treatment to eliminate the colony?
Answer: This question is an extremely difficult one to answer because the time it takes to eliminate the colony depends on many factors, such as the size of the colony, the number of colonies affecting the structure, etc.
If I don't see any termites swarming in my home, does that mean my home is termite-free?
Answer:
This does not necessarily mean that your home is termite-free. It may
only mean that you missed seeing the swarm. Swarming usually occurs once
or twice a year and only lasts for about an hour during those times.There
is also the possibility that they did not swarm at all.
What is the difference between primary and secondary reproductives?
Answer: Primary reproductives are winged while secondary reproductives are not winged.
What do worker termites do for the colony?
Answer: They build nests, build shelter tubes, and feed the colony.
What do soldier termites do for the colony?
Answer: They protect the colony from intruders.
What purpose does the mud tubes that termites build serve?
Answer: The tubes provide transportation tunnels between the colony and the food source and provide a moist atmosphere for travel.
Answer: Damage is most often seen on floor joists and on other exposed wood. However, termites once gone undetected for a long period of time can damage other structures and objects in your home.