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Termite 101: The Basics

Termites are insects that love feeding on wood, making homes an easy target. There are two types of termites that are commonly encountered by homeowners, which are worker termites and swarmer termites. Workers are creamy colored, about three to four millimeters long, and are typically only seen when a mud foraging tube is broken or infested wood is broken open. Swarmers, on the other hand, are the reproducers of the termite colony, about four millimeters long, and are a dark brown or black color. They lose their wings shortly after emergence, so they may or may not have wings.

How to Identify a Termite Infestation

Three key indicators of a termite infestation include (but are not limited to):

Blisters in wood flooring

Areas of blisters in wood flooring can indicate termites that are feeding within or below. Termites can also cause damage to your subflooring and make it appear as though it has water damage.

Damaged wood

If you notice signs of wood damage below or behind surfaces like floors, walls, etc., this can be a sign of a termite infestation. Termites chew through wood in search of cellulose and leave behind long grooves, which, over time, weaken the wood and create structural damage.

Evidence of termite swarms

Another telltale sign of termites is discarded termite wings that are found in the home, especially near closed windows, doors, and other home access points.

Contact High Country Pest Control Today for Termite Extermination Services

Be proactive about preventing expensive termite damage by searching for signs in your home on a periodic basis and maintaining a pest protection plan with a reputable and highly trusted pest control company like the team at High Country Pest Control in Colorado Springs. This helps diminish the worry of having to spend money on costly repairs due to new termite damage in your home, and most importantly, helps to keep your family safe.

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Termite 101: The Basics

Not-So-Fun Facts about Termites

They are known as “silent destroyers: because of their ability to chew through wood, wallpaper, and flooring undetected.

There are over 2,000 known termite species in the world.

Termites never sleep.

Every year, termites inflict more than five billion dollars worth of property damage.

Some termite species’ queens can lay over 40,000 eggs per day.

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