When it comes to protecting your home, you want to make sure you have proper pest control in West Palm Beach FL. With the numerous types of pests that can infest a home in South Florida, knowing how to identify pests and who to call can be the difference between enjoying your home or having irreparable damage done. Termites can cause more financial harm than nearly almost any other pest which is why it’s important to have a good termite control company.
How do I know what kind of termites have invaded my home?
Identifying the specific species of termite is difficult because there are thousands of different subspecies but the main ones in South Florida can be easily identifiable. Look for the most common signs like color to guide you. Subterranean termite swarmers are solid black, drywood swarmer termites are solid red, while carpenter ants tend to be a dark brown or reddish-black shade with some variation in size. The other big difference is body shape and segments: Termites all possess one long segmented body that has no small appendages attached like ant antennae or wings as found on an insect; instead, they’re equipped with two sets of legs at opposite ends (six total) which allow them mobility
Different Types of Termites
When it comes to termites in South Florida, unfortunately, you have to contend with several different species of highly destructive termites. Three of the most common types that infest homes are:
- Native Subterranean Termites
- Formosan Subterranean Termites
- Asian Subterranean Termites
Native subterranean termites are the most common type that you will see in Florida. They are dark brown in color and about 0.3 inches long with wings. Formosan subterranean termites are relatively new to the area but no less damaging than other types. Asian subterranean termites are without a doubt the most damaging of the bunch. They are yellowish-brown in color, have hair on their wings, and are just over a half-inch long. They were not discovered in the area until 2001, but they are now one of the most common species around.
How many types of termites are there?
2,000. There are Two Thousand different species of termite varying in shape, size and behavior.
What is the worst type of termite to have?
How do termites nest?
Unfortunately for you, all of these termites are the kind that burrows underground. Native subterranean termites build rather large, long shelter tubes along the foundation of a building that allows for the colony’s population to have access to a food source above. Formosan subterranean termites are similar in how they nest but unlike other types of termites because they can infest multiple buildings at once. Asian subterranean termites build shelter tubes too but are more known for how they can swarm in force instead of their nesting habits.
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