Pests

The most destructive termite species is the subterranean variety. They are usually found in damp areas. To get to food sources and shield themselves from the elements, these termites construct unusual tunnels that are frequently referred to as “mud tubes.” They consume wood continuously for seven days a week, biting off little pieces of wood at a time with their saw-toothed teeth. Subterranean termites have the ability to seriously harm a building’s structure over time, even causing it to collapse completely.

Subterranean termites have a complete caste system. Larvae or immatures, workers, soldiers, nymphs, winged (alate) primary reproductives, wingless (dealate) primary reproductives, and supplemental reproductives are the seven castes found in subterranean termite colonies. All the castes are fed by workers. Soldiers use their massive, sclerotized heads and mandibles to protect the colony from intruders, particularly ants.