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  1. Jan 15, 2019 · Holes In Wood. Termites bore into wood and consume it from the inside out. Therefore, wood that’s been damaged by termites will often have multiple tiny holes that were drilled by the termites. Once inside the wood, termites create tunnels—also referred to as galleries.

  2. Jan 7, 2024 · Wood Treatment Procedures. Wood treatments can include surface sprays, injected sprays and foams, and borate-treated wood, which all act to either repel or kill termites upon contact with treated wood. Fumigation for Severe Infestations. Fumigation is recommended for severe or widespread infestations, particularly for drywood termites.

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  4. Oct 8, 2018 · Does wood chip mulch in the yard attract termites? Contrary to what you may have heard, the answer is an emphatic “NO!”. Termites are regularly found under wood mulch around Gainesville area homes, especially in yards with dense landscaping and a sprinkler system that keeps the soil moist.

  5. Home-invading termites prefer soft, rotting, or fungus-infested wood with high moisture content. For this reason, most termite infestations start with wood that touches or is located close to the soil. Homeowners may reduce the chances of termite infestations by using pressure treated, naturally resistant, or composite wood.

  6. Jan 27, 2023 · How to Identify Termite Damage - Bob Vila. Interior Pests. Solved! What Are Signs of Termites? Learn how to identify the main signs of termites in a home so you can begin treatment and...

  7. Jan 9, 2023 · Also called mud tubes, these are pencil-wide tunnels of wood that termites build between their colonies and their food supplies. People often spot them on the foundation or on decking.

  8. Jan 20, 2023 · Dry wood and damp wood termites. These termites live in decaying wood with various moisture content. Subterranean termites. Subterranean termites live in soil and wood that's...