Termites
Termites also known as White Ants. The infraorder Isoptera, or epifamily Termintoidae within the order Blatodea.
Termites are small insects that live in colonies and have distinct castes (eusocial) and feed on wood or other dead plant matter.
The large colonies of Termites are what explains the damage done to wood structures and homes.
Termites eat consistently creating tunnels in wood products in order to find cellulose.
Cellulose is an organic aggregate found in wood, paper, cloth, and cardboard. All Termite species consume wood for cellulose, they also use wood to create galleries for harborage. Their consistent need to eat will also become the colony's downfall.
About 45 different Termite species are found in the United States. Of the 45 different species there are three types of Termites, Subterranean termite-drywood termites- and dampwood termites. Depending on the region and climate conditions these termites may require humid environments.
The three(3) types of Termites and most common found in the state of Florida:
- Subterranean Termites
The most common type is found in North America. They measure about 3/8 of an inch with a dark brown or black color They can be confused with flying ants. To better understand a few physical characteristics that distinguish one from the other is their
Weist- Antennaes- Wings- and color.
Subterranean Termites live mostly in the eastern part of the United States. They need moisture to survive and build their nests in moist soil especially near damp wood. These Termites look for a high level of humidity, to survive they need a reliable food source, water and warmth.
Signs of infestations can be hard to find, like other wood destroying organisms’ subterranean termites can be hard to find. Not only are they small but tend to stay hidden, they also do their damage from the inside out.
Luckily there are some visible to look for that could indicate an infestation. The ability to recognize evidence could be the difference between spending or saving thousands of dollars.
- Drywood Termites
Drywood termites are a termite species known for thriving in hard, dry wood found mostly inside a home. This includes structural timbers as well as furniture, picture frames, and banisters among other things.
- Dampwood Termites
Dampwood termites infest wood with high moisture content as the implies. Also, Dampwood termites are noticeably larger than subterranean termites and live in damp and rotting wood and mulch.
In Summary, Termites have several effects on humans and society. Surprisingly for our region, they are a delicacy in the diet of some human cultures and are used in many traditional medicines. But also is well known, several hundred species are economically significant as pests that can cause serious damage to buildings, crops, or plantation forests. Last, if there are any issues, questions, or doubts in regard to Termites contact us at your earliest convenience, we will be delighted to help you.
We handle this sort of pest all the time, give us a chance to show you exactly how.
How to get rid of this?...
To get rid of pest problem under control, inspection is the first and foremost step.
Whether you have a Subterranean Termite visitor, a Drywood Termite, or a Dampwood Termite issue your Business or Home can’t afford to have these insects running around your offices, warehouses, kitchens, food storage areas, much less the Dining Room.
Although some people tend to look first to do a Do-it-yourself treatment like the use of an effective professional insecticide, a foaming aerosol, or even removing or replacing the infested wood and structure, we don't recommend these unconventional treatments.
Do-it-yourself treatments are not recommended because of the difficulty of detecting the different types of termites and their proper treatments plus determining the extent of the damage. When it comes to Termites, avoid any shortcuts and easy routes, the stake is too high. Therefore, the use of a Professional is imperative and a very wise decision, and Neoguard’s proven solution to dealing with these critters is solid, fast, comprehensive, and guaranteed.