The Different Types of Termites
Just like there isn’t a singly type of ant, there are several different categories of termites. The primary distinction is based on their habitat. There are two major groups of termites, the ones that live in dry wood and the ones that live in damp or wet rotten wood. These termites live inside wood of varying levels of decay and moisture content.
How to Detect a Termite Infestation
Termites are cryptic creatures that live in the dark. You might have a termite infestation already and the problem is that you might not even know it. There are however, some signs that you can look out for in order to determine if you have an infestation or not.
Where do Termites Live
Termites build nests in wood or in the ground. Specifically wood and dry plant matter s the most abundant category of primary production on earth and termites are the primary group of animals adapted to feed on this non-nutritive matter.
The Termite Threat
Termites are very particular creatures and they can survive in a variety of environments where there is enough sustenance for their colony to move. When termites settle in your home they can cause a great deal of damage to a home. (more…)