Is There Termites in Canada?

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Termites are a type of Hymenoptera that feed on dead wood, cellulose and other plant-based products. They live in colonies of hundreds of thousands to millions of members. They can cover up to one third of the soil surface. The most economically important species are subterranean termites.

In Canada, there are three species of subterranean termites. The two species most common in North America are the eastern and western subterranean termite. The western subterranean termite is also known as Reticulitermes hesperus. It is considered a nuisance to human-made structures in Toronto.

The other species of termite is the dampwood pacific termite. This species is relatively common along the west coast of Canada. It is not as common in the rest of Canada.

The Pelee region of southern Ontario is home to an unusual termite population. It is likely native to the area. In addition, it has higher genetic diversity than the greater Toronto population. The population may have been introduced to the region in a single event.

Another peculiarity of the Point Pelee population is that it is not associated with human habitation. Raffoul et al. (2011) studied the Pelee region population. They found high genetic diversity, suggesting that the Pelee region termite population is native to the area.

Termite control measures vary from species to species. The most effective approach is to call a pest control expert to help you get rid of a termite colony.

Suppression methods include a variety of techniques, such as burning infested lumber, inspecting wood products leaving an infested building and systematically eliminating colonies that are not associated with buildings.

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