Subterranean
Termites are the most destructive kind or
termite found throughout the states. Subterranean termites or (SUBS)
as they are called build nests and live beneath the soil to protect them
from low humidity and predators.
"SUB'S"
forage for food (wood) such as rotted tree stumps, landscape timber or any
untreated lumber within their reach. But don't think you're out of the
woods just because you may have a concrete block home.
The
Formosan Termite - A
formidable new invader:
Long a serious pest in Hawaii, this species has recently entered the
southeastern U.S. They have been known to chew through plastic, lead or
copper to reach wood, even to attack living trees. Colony size has been
estimated at nearly 7 million individuals, foraging over 38,000 sq. ft. of
ground.
Subterranean
Termites are excellent hunters and can build mud tubes out of feces,
and wood remnants to reach area's 50-60 feet away from the soils surface.
It is not uncommon at all to find SUB tubes (tunnels) and
deteriorated wood trusses throughout several areas in the attic. Also
baseboards, wood studs, and fencing are common areas of infestation.
Subterranean
Termites must continually return to the ground for moisture in order
to survive. Therefore, treatments to rid your home of these unwanted
guests consists of building a chemical barrier around the premise of your
home between the soil and wood access thus preventing the active termites
from getting the moisture they need to survive and the foraging termites
from gaining access through other locations.
If Subterranean
Termites have not yet invaded your home but are prevalent in your
area, Bad Dog
Termite & Pest Control can monitor your home with a
state of the art baiting system called Exterra. Exterra not only detects
the termite colony near by but also eliminates the colony and continues
monitoring for future invasions by new colonies.
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