GROUND TERMITES
can consume over 15
pounds of wood in a single week and can create secondary nests above the ground
called “aerial colonies”. Common interior water sources include; roof leaks,
plumbing leaks, leaky showers or tubs, toilet leaks, etc… Ground termites
require three things to survive; food (wood or other cellulose (material), a
consistent source of moisture as well as a moderate to tropical environment. termite control must be done by professionals
DRYWOOD TERMITES These termites can survive on a small amount of moisture within wood and require an outside moisture source. This may be from the soil, leaky
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Use treated lumber during construction.
Coat any untreated wood or exposed wood end cuts with an appropriate termiticide.
Seal all cracks and crevices with cauking.
Install a termite monitoring or detection system at the home or structure.
Perform treatment to the soil before construction with an appropriate termiticide.
Eliminate conditions conducive to infestation.
Use treated lumber during construction.
Coat any untreated wood or exposed wood end cuts with an appropriate termiticide.
Seal all cracks and crevices with cauking.
Install a termite monitoring or detection system at the home or structure.
Perform treatment to the soil before construction with an appropriate termiticide.
Eliminate conditions conducive to infestation.
CONTROL MEASURES
Light Activity:
locate kick-out holes
lightly puncture kick-out hole
Inject appropriate insecticide in kick-out hole.
Seal kick-out hole with caulk.
Heavy Activity: Tent fumigation
Light Activity:
locate kick-out holes
lightly puncture kick-out hole
Inject appropriate insecticide in kick-out hole.
Seal kick-out hole with caulk.
Heavy Activity: Tent fumigation
