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3 days ago · Like the name suggests, the soldier termite’s head is shaped like a cone with a sharp point on the end. These termites build nests above the ground, often in trees. Their nests are round and dark brown. Conehead termites have many more soldiers in their colonies than subterranean and other species.
14 hours ago · Termite swarming season occurs mainly in the spring and into the summer. Most species of termites tend to swarm more commonly after a rainstorm, when the weather is calm and humid. But don't just look out for termites in the spring and summer — some species, like the drywood termite, will swarm well into the fall.
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5 days ago · Soldiers: Soldier termites are larger and more robust than workers. They are equipped with well-developed mandibles (jaws) that they use for defense. They are equipped with well-developed ...
5 days ago · Identifying termite droppings, commonly referred to as "termite frass," is crucial for detecting and addressing termite infestations in your home. These droppings are not just a nuisance but also a telltale sign of the presence of drywood termites, which are known for their stealthy existence within wooden structures. The identification of these droppings is often
4 days ago · It shows termites are eating the wood in your home. By finding these droppings, you can see if there’s a termite problem. Frequency of Drywood vs. Subterranean Termite Droppings. Drywood termites leave behind small, sand-like pellets. You can often see them in piles near where the termites live. Knowing what to look for makes spotting them ...
We might have two different species of termites here. It is very difficult to tell Drywood swarmers and Formosan Subterranean Termite swarmers apart with out wings or a microscope. I am not 100% positive about my ID because I am strictly basing it off the termites’s pronotum in the above pictures.
5 days ago · Key Termite Varieties Impacting Treatment Strategies Drywood Termite Challenges. Drywood termites opt for less moist wooden structures, such as roof timbers, attic areas, beams, and furniture. These termites do not require soil contact and directly infest dry wood, making their eradication more complex and typically more expensive.
