About termites

Termites are insects that no one wants in or around their home. Their main job is to destroy wood as they feast. Is it their fault that the main food source for termites is any cellulose-based product? Let’s look at the variety of types of termites that are typically identified in the United States.

• Drywood Termites – love a good drywood habitat. Woodshop, new home developments, and even forests are full of their favorite food. Dry firewood and furniture are the two most desired kinds of wood for a drywood termite. In the forest, they will seek out larger and older trees.
• Dampwood Termites – as the name states, these termites love a good wet tree or rotted trees that have fallen to the ground due to dampness. Homes with leaking pipes and high moisture are highly desired by these termite types.
• Subterranean Termites – these termites create access to homes and buildings via underground mud tunnels. Also, they desire all moisture-rich environments. and are very much like dampwood termites in terms of food choices and environmental choices.