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Subterranean Termite
Appearance
Workers and soldiers are about 1/8-inch long; supplementary reproductives
reach about one inch with rudimentary wings; and primary reproductives
are one inch long with wings. Workers, soldiers and secondary reproductives
are light in color, while primary reproductives are dark brown or
black.
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Behavior
Termites swarm, looking for places to establish new colonies.
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Habitat
Termites will tunnel into the home in search of food. They need to
stay in contact with the soil to survive, and their tunnels look like
mud tubes above the ground.
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Treatment
Termites can severely damage your home's structure. Prompt
professional treatment is required. Risks can be reduced by: keeping
firewood, stacks of bricks, etc. away from the home; repairing
plumbing leaks to eliminate water sources; not allowing dirt and
leaves to accumulate around your home's foundation; and regular painting
and use of pressure treated lumber or termite resistant wood such
as redwood core, bald cypress, mahogany, and Spanish cedar. |
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