SUBTERRANEAN TERMITES
Subterranean Termite Treatment
- Exterior Protection
A continuous chemical barrier is created around the exterior of your home or building to keep termites from entering - Direct Contact
If possible, we apply chemicals directly to the pests. - Insect Growth
We apply chemicals which duplicate the insect’s natural hormones to disrupt their growth and development.
About Subterranean Termite
Subterranean Termites are social insects that live in large, underground colonies. Although they could number in the millions, you might never see them or any evidence of them - until you discover that they've done serious damage to your home.
Termite Colonies
KING AND QUEEN
At least one King and Queen are at the center of every termite colony. The Queens sole purpose is to reproduce. Some live for as long as 30 years.
EGGS
Queens can lay thousands of eggs every year. Eggs hatch into Nymph
NYMPHS
While in the nymph state, nymphs diverge into different castes: workers, soldiers, reproductives, and supplementary reproductives.
WORKERS
Workers are blind, wingless termites that maintain the colony, build and repair the nest and tubes, forage for food, and care for the other termites. They are the most numerous caste and the most likely to be found in infested wood.
SOLDIERS
Workers are blind, wingless termites that maintain the colony, build and repair the nest and tubes, forage for food, and care for the other termites. They are the most numerous caste and the most likely to be found in infested wood.
WINGED REPRODUCTIVES
Workers are blind, wingless termites that maintain the colony, build and repair the nest and tubes, forage for food, and care for the other termites. They are the most numerous caste and the most likely to be found in infested wood.
SUPPLEMENTARY REPRODUCTIVES
These termites help increase the population of established colonies and serve as replacments for the King or Queen if they should die.
Termite Facts
Is it a termite or an ant?
