If the mud is completely dried out and brittle, that spot may have been abandoned for more hospitable areas. Subterranean termites bring the mud into the wood with them to maintain their moisture requirements and feed along the grain.You can crack this mud open and see if any live termites are inside to determine if the area is actively being fed on. Dodson Pest control, like many pest management companies offers free inspections for this type of issue.įinding damaged wood is never a fun experience for a homeowner, but the condition of the wood tells us everything we need to know. If you have a doubt, call a pest management professional to identify what type of insect it is. Many people make the mistake of thinking termite swarmers are ant swarmers and put their homes at further risk. Ant swarmers have a pinched waist, their front wings are longer than their hind wings, and their antenna are elbowed. The wing base has a fracture line where wings are broken off after swarming, leaving a small basal portion called the wing scale.Termite swarmers should not be mistaken for ant swarmers. Wings may be almost clear to smoky black. The two pairs of wings are nearly equal in length and width, and lie flat over the abdomen when not in use. Because of the size of the colonies, termites can generally continue to destroy a home 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in our service area with little interference with weather.Įastern subterranean termite swarmers are 3/8” in length with slightly milky wings with a few visible hairs. NPMA estimates that termites cause over 5 billion dollars in property damage each year. Termites feed on cellulose from wood and wood by-products such as paper and damage more houses each year than do lightning or fires. They are social insects that are usually located in soil or wood and have high moisture requirements, which generally cause them to maintain some type of soil contact unless there are special circumstances. These termites are actually the most common and widely distributed termite in North America. The most common termite in our area is the Eastern Subterranean Termite. With the warm weather breaking, there will be triggers for termite swarmers that may impact your home.
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