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Their
colony is inside the wood they are feeding upon. This termite
even though they are called drywood termites must have moisture.
They can receive the moisture through the air along the coastal
areas or from a moisture source at the house. Leaking roof
or pipe. This type of termite does not need ground contact
for the colony. This is why they can go undetected for such
a long time. They can be actively feeding inside the walls
without being detected. Signs of infestation include: swarming,
pellets of partly digested wood that the termite excretes,
blistering on wood surfaces, and listening to the sound the
wood makes when tapped. 
Swarmers
or alates (little princes and princesses) usually swarm in
the late summer or early fall. They can and do sometimes swarm
during other times of the year. Usually right after a strong
North/East dry wind or just after the winds subside. The drywood
termites is usually a brown colored body with and reddish
brown head. The drywood termites usually don't swarm until
the colony is at least four year old. If you have signs of
a swarm, CONTACT US right away. If you are out of our service
area call a local licensed company. Some methods of control
for Drywood termites include: fumigation, Thermapure, and
local spot treatment. This type of termite is not usually
a successful do-it-yourself home remedy type of treatment.
By using an ineffective treatment the termites can go on undetected
causing thousands of dollars in damage. Having the termites
treated properly the first time will save you time, money
and stress.
These
termites usually swarm in the springtime on sunny days after
rain. Subterranean termites usually enter the framing of a
structure from the sub area or cracks within a concrete slab
or earth filled porches. They will nest in the soil to obtain
moisture, but will attack any wood, paper, fiberboard, and
some fabrics that come into contact with the ground. Some
signs of possible subterranean termite infestation include
mud tubes, swarming and discarded wings. Mud tubes are made
from soil, bits of chewed wood, and excrement from termites.
Treatments for the control of subterranean termites include
soil chemical treatments, bait treatments, protective wood
treatments and correcting earth to wood contacts and excessive
moisture conditions. Some chemicals repel them. In doing this
type of treatment a continuous barrier must be applied. Other
chemicals such as PREMISETM
are undetected by the termites and when they come into contact,
they also carry it back to the unsuspecting colony. They can
do a lot of damage quickly to a home because of their large
numbers and the moisture they carry. Don't wait to call if
you suspect these termites.