Protection Against Subterranean Termites
Did you know that the subterranean termites are one of the most destructive insect pests in the US? They cause billions of dollars in damage every year! Also, as they live in wood, it's difficult to notice subterranean termites. However, we are here to safeguard your property against such pests.
Termite Tenting
Each year, nearly 100,000 tent fumigations are conducted in Florida. This number is so high because the cost of termite control and repair of damage from drywood termites in Florida exceeds $300 million annually. This is expected to increase. The two most popular forms of eradication are spot treatment and tent fumigation for termite extermination. Scientists and industry leaders have proved time and time again that tenting is the most reliable and complete method for eliminating infestations of drywood termites, bed bugs and wood-destroying organisms.
What Is the Difference Between Spot Treatment and Tent Fumigation for Drywood Termites?
Drywood Termites
We know everything there is to know about drywood termites, including their physical characteristics and behavior. We can help you identify when you have drywood termites in your home and we will help you to get rid of them.
Winged adults or "swarmers", shed wings, ejected pellets, and galleries inside wood are typical signs of a drywood termite infestation. Swarming ants are sometimes confused with termites, but their differences are easy to recognize.
- Body averages 7/16? – 1/2? length including wings.
- Head & body is orange/brown
- Abdomen is dark brown
- Wings are shiny and iridescent
B. Subterranean Termites
If you think you may have subterranean termites, please see below for their physical characteristics, behavior, signs of an infestation and treatment options.
Subterranean Termite Swarmer
- Body averages 3/8” long including wings
- Body is black
- Wings are grey with black veins