TERMITE TERMINATION
SIGNS OF TERMITE DAMAGES
WHAT ARE TERMITES ?
Vaishnavi Pest Control Termites or “White ants” as they are commonly known are social insects. Subterranean termites live underground in a colony comprising of queen, king, workers and soldiers. There could be millions below the ground, inside walls, furniture etc.
Termites are the biggest threat to assets which man cherishes to own. Studies in the us have proved that termites cuase more damage than fires, Floods and Cyclones every year.
Termites are silent destroyers and their treatment is necessary. By the time they surface, 80% of the damage would have been done. They feed on anything containing cellulose ranging from wooden furniture to books.
SIZE
Worker : 1/8- to 3/8-inch in length.
Body is similar as the worker, but large, deck head with powerful mandidles.
Primary & Supplementary Repoductive : About one inch in length.
COLOR
Worker : pale, cream colored.
Solider : Light colored with brown head.
Supplementary Reproductive : Light colored.
Primary Reproductive : Dark brown/black
BEHAVIOR
Step 1
Make sure at least four inches of the foundation can be seen all around the home. Siding should not extend into the soil. Mulch and soil should not touch the siding.
Step 2
Seal any hole or crack larger than 1/4 of an inch . Large holes or cracks should be stuffed with steel wool or wire mesh before sealing with caulk or foam, otherwise rodents could chew though to enter.
Step 3
Make sure water drains away from the foundation to ensure water does not accumulation.
Step 4
Roof or plumbing leaks can allow termites to survive above ground in a house.These should be corrected as soon as possible for termite treatment.
HABITAT
