termites
There are several different species of termites in Florida. Some invade from the ground some invade from the air. According to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, termites cause more damage to structures than fires, floods and storms combined in Florida. If you suspect you might have termites, get an inspection immediately so that you can prevent further damage to your property.
some common florida termites and how to spot them:
Drywood Termites
There are many species of Drywood Termites in Florida. Drywood termites can enter your home after a mating flight called a swarm or when you bring in any item made of wood into your home.
It is important to inspect any wood items you bring in for termite damage—these items include, but aren’t limited to: hardwood flooring, antique furniture, new cabinets, bookcases.
Swarms are harder to spot, but there are a few signs to look out for. First, let’s explain what a swarm is. A swarm is a mating flight that Drywood Termites start their colonies with. These consist of reproductive males and females called alates. The alates are not very good flyers and are reliant on wind currents. On landing, they break off their wings, then search for a place to enter nearby wood. They can commonly enter a roof under the eaves or through cracks around windows, doorframes and soffits.
Signs to look out for:
If you see flying insects in the evening during the late spring to early summer, they may be drywood termite alates. They may not be coming from your home, but it may be a good idea to have an inspection just in case.
If you find a wing/wings on your windowsills or else where in your home, you definitely need an inspection.
If you see evidence of frass which are tiny oval pellets that are a millimeter long and typically accumulate in large piles. These are piles of termite droppings composed of digested wood. This means you have termites and need an inspection to see where and how large the colony is.
Subterranean Termites
Subterranean Termites live and invade from underground, and a single colony can cover one acre underneath a home. They really like dark, moist ground and so the wet environment in Florida is ideal for them. These termites are not only in Florida though, and in fact, out of all the termite types, Subterranean Termites do the most damage worldwide estimated to be in the billions yearly.
Subterranean Termites can be harder to discover than Drywood Termites and so it is recommended by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to “Have your home annually inspected by a licensed pest control company. Have a pest control professional treat with a non-repellent chemical soil barrier or an in-ground bait system around your home.”
Certain species of Subterranean Termites do have some clear signs though, so here is what to look for:
Mud tubes. These are tubes of mud made by the Subterranean Termites to travel above ground. If you notice mud tubes inside your home, this means you are infested and need an inspection to see where and how large the colony is.
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