How Bad Are Termites in Florida?
WouterTermites are the tiniest pests, but they can ruin your home. They eat wood, which provides their sustenance. A termite infestation can cause billions of dollars in damage to your property each year. Fortunately, there are ways to get rid of termites.
Termites are eusocial insects, which means they live in communities. They form colonies in damp wood and soil. They eat the cellulose found in wood, destroying everything in their path. A subterranean colony contains up to one million termites.
Florida is home to a number of species of termites. Some of the most common are the drywood and subterranean. If you notice signs of termites in your home, you should have them dealt with immediately.
Subterranean termites infest homes and buildings from underground. They construct mud tubes to allow access to food and water. These are the most destructive termites. If you notice mud tubes, it’s a sign that you have a subterranean infestation.
The Formosan Subterranean Termite is the most destructive species of termite in the southern part of the United States. They build large, underground nests. They swarm, which can occur in the morning or night. They leave their nests to find a mate. Some flying termites swarm at night, so you may see these insects flying around your home.
Despite being the most damaging species of termite, the Formosan is only the fourth most common termite in the United States. Another, the Asian, is set to become as widespread as the West Indian drywood termite.
