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.
Termite Colonies
Termites live in large colonies. These colonies can range in size and population substantially. Specifically, termite colonies vary in size according to their conditions, they can be as few as a couple of hundred, but once established they can contain as many as termites. (more…)