![]() ![]() Winged adults are referred to as “swarmers.” They emerge from the colony and take flight (swarm) during certain seasons of the year, usually late winter to early spring. Typically, a queen and king reside in a mature colony. The castes, not including nymphs (immature termites), are called workers, soldiers and reproductives. A mature termite colony may number in the millions, with each member fulfilling a defined biological role. Termites are insects with a very defined social strata. A pest control technician can save a homeowner thousands of dollars in home repair bills by conducting routine professional inspections on a regular basis. Regular inspections by pest control companies are highly recommended. As a result, nearly every termite prevention list advises storing firewood several feet from the house and keeping the surrounding grounds clear of other wood debris. Termites easily access a home through any wood in contact with the soil. If this primary source is reduced or absent, termites look to other food sources, namely, your home. ![]() They tunnel through the ground, searching for trees, brush and other decaying wood (preferred) found in nature. Subterranean, by definition, means “situated or operating beneath the earth’s surface underground.” These insects make their home (a nest or colony) primarily in the soil or wood beneath the soil. Interestingly, they are found in every state except Alaska. Subterranean termites are the most common and destructive termite in the U.S. ![]()
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