- Termites: How to Identify and Control Them | US EPA
Every year termites cause billions of dollars in structural damage, and property owners spend over two billion dollars to treat them This fact sheet focuses on how you, as a consumer, can identify and help protect your property from termites through effective prevention measures and appropriate use of termite treatments
- How to Identify a Termite (with Pictures) - wikiHow
In this article, we’ll teach you how to identify a termite by looking at its wings, antennae, body shape, and size We also spoke with pest control professionals Hussam Bin Break and Joshua Bloom for the best advice on how to get rid of an infestation and prevent termites from coming back
- Termite - Wikipedia
Termites are a group of detritophagous eusocial cockroaches [3][4][5][6] which consume a variety of decaying plant material, generally in the form of wood, leaf litter, and soil humus
- Termite Identification: What Do Termites Look Like?
In the United States, homeowners commonly encounter three types of termites: subterranean, drywood, and formosan termites Here’s a brief breakdown of what these termites look like and some of their key differences: Size: ⅛ to ⅜ inches Color: Range from pale cream to dark brown or black
- Termites: Types, Warning Signs, Health Risk and Treatment Options - WebMD
Termites are underground insects that feed on wood They tend to damage homes and other buildings Termites cause billions of dollars in structural damage Every year, home and building owners
- How to Get Rid of Termites Safely and Effectively - Real Simple
Here’s how to get rid of termites safely and effectively Identifying the type of termite has taken up residence in your home will help you or professionals determine the course of treatment you should take In general, termites are sometimes mistaken for ants, but Webb says there are some key distinctions
- Termite | Characteristics, Infestation, Behaviors | Britannica
Termite, (order Isoptera), any of a group of cellulose-eating insects, the social system of which shows remarkable parallels with those of ants and bees, although it has evolved independently Even though termites are not closely related to ants, they are sometimes referred to as white ants
- Termites - 5. 532 - Extension
Termites are small to medium-sized, soft-bodied insects that live in colonies and feed on wood and wood products In these colonies, different individual types or castes are responsible for specific tasks involved in colony maintenance Each caste has a distinctive appearance The form of termites most commonly seen is the winged (alate) form
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