PEST CONTROL

TERMITE CONTROL

Known as "silent destroyers" because of their ability to chew through wood, flooring and even wallpaper undetected. Termites wreak havoc in property damage - costs that aren't covered by homeowners' insurance policies. This is why being vigilant about termite control and termite extermination is so important.

Although they are not related to ants, they are often referred to as 'white ants' because they, just as ants, are social insects living in large colonies. A major difference between ants and termites lies in the shape of their bodies. Ants have a constriction half way down their body (like wasps), whereas termites have a uniform broad body without any constrictions.

Termites feed on a variety of cellulosecontaining material such as wood, bark, leaves, fungi and grass. Termites harbour one-celled organisms in the digestive tracts, and these organisms convert cellulose into substances the termites can digest. While all termites are destructive, size and living environment are the main differences in the various types of termites. The three main types are subterranean, drywood and formosan. Of all the various termite species subterranean termites are by far the most destructive termite species. They live in underground colonies with as many as two million members. They are also found in moist secluded areas above ground. The hard, saw-toothed jaws of these termites work like shears and are able to bite off extremely small fragments of wood, one piece at a time. They build distinctive tunnels, often referred to as "mud tubes," to reach food sources and protect themselves from open air. They use their scissor-like jaws to eat wood 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Like other termite species, subterranean termites also feed on products containing cellulose. Subterranean termites swarm in the spring when groups of reproductive termites go off to start new colonies. Over time, they can collapse a building entirely, meaning possible financial ruin for a homeowner.


To get rid of termites in the home, contact a Pest Web termite management specialist to address the infestation and recommend a course of proper termite control.

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