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Drywood
Termites
drywood termite fecal pellets
drywood termite fecal pellets
Drywood
termites can cause major damage to homes- more than other termites
because they literally live in the wood. Other termites live in the
soil and enter a home to feed on wood. Because drywood
termites live in the wood it makes getting rid of them extremely hard.
In termite fumigation is used to get rid of multiple colonies
of drywood termites. Drywood termites create small colonies which work
slowly, much slower than subterranean termites. So if you suspect that
you may have drywood termites, it's a good idea to have an inspection
right away before the problem gets out of control. You will save
yourself a lot of time and money by catching a drywood termite problem
early.
Drywood termites are not common across the entire U.S. They are seen mostly in Florida, Texas, Arizona, Hawaii, and California. There have also been occasions of drywood termites in other Southern states such as Alabama. They are often found in the attics of homes or in dead trees but have also been known to eat furniture. They swarm the most around the spring and summer.
Map from Dow AgroSciences
Dow AgroSciences are the makers of Vikane gas fumigant used in home termite fumigations
Evidence of drywood termites is usually their small, dry, hard, cylindrical fecal pellets that appear on surfaces below the wood they are infesting (Source: Buginfo.com). If you notice these pellets then you should call an exterminator to come and conduct a termite inspection in your home to determine the extent of termites and the best way to get rid of them. Other signs of drywood termite infestation include: Shed wings, ejected pellets, and checking the galleries inside wood for damage. (Source: doyourownpestcontrol.com).
How to Get Rid of Drywood Termites:
Drywood termites are not common across the entire U.S. They are seen mostly in Florida, Texas, Arizona, Hawaii, and California. There have also been occasions of drywood termites in other Southern states such as Alabama. They are often found in the attics of homes or in dead trees but have also been known to eat furniture. They swarm the most around the spring and summer.
Map from Dow AgroSciences
Dow AgroSciences are the makers of Vikane gas fumigant used in home termite fumigations
Evidence of drywood termites is usually their small, dry, hard, cylindrical fecal pellets that appear on surfaces below the wood they are infesting (Source: Buginfo.com). If you notice these pellets then you should call an exterminator to come and conduct a termite inspection in your home to determine the extent of termites and the best way to get rid of them. Other signs of drywood termite infestation include: Shed wings, ejected pellets, and checking the galleries inside wood for damage. (Source: doyourownpestcontrol.com).
How to Get Rid of Drywood Termites:
- For larger infestations, fumigation is the only way to get rid of the entire problem.
- For minor drywood termite problems, consider spot treatments or direct wood treatments. Small holes are drilled into the wood and insecticide is then pushed through these holes to be dispersed through the galleries. This is a very effective method if you know where the termites are living and are sure that they are limited to just a few areas.
- Be smart and hire an experienced and professional exterminator to get rid of these damage causing and potentially dangerous pests.