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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.