How To Tell Termites Apart!

Subterranean and drywood termites have different features and require different treatments. Subterranean termites live underground and come up to feed
Drywood termites nest inside wood, framing, studs, and ceiling joists.

These tips will help you tell them apart:

Tip #1: Look for droppings

Salt and pepper droppings can be evidence of drywood termites. The shade will match the color of the wood they are eating.

Tip #2: Look for Swarmers—It’s not unusual to see a couple hundred at a time.

• Subterranean—entirely black in color
• Drywood—red head and black body
• Both types have four equal size wings

Tip #3: Different termites have different treatments

• Fumigation only works on drywood termites
• Subterranean termites require a soil treatment

Tip #4: Look for a mud tube

• This is a sign of a subterranean termite.
• They build tubes to avoid sunlight.
• Tubes go right from the nest to your wood.
• Mud tubes can go as high as six feet.

Tip #5: Subterranean termites love moisture

• Check areas where condensation accumulates.
• Remove rotting wood and roots from around your house.
• Leaks in walls are prime termite bait.

Tip #6: Drywood termites are hard to spot.

• Touch painted wood and listen for crinkles.
• Termites can eat wood and leave only the paint behind.
• You won’t notice damage just by looking at it.

Tip #7: Check wood outdoors for termite evidence.

• Termites eat the home from the outside in.
• Check your eaves, rafter tails, fascia boards, and window/door trim.
• Termites are attracted to dry rot.

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