Drywood Termites

Termites have long been considered a bane in the existence of most people. There are actually several varieties of termite species but one of the most common one are the drywood termites, which are mainly found in undecayed woods that has a very little moisture content. Unlike most of other types such as the subterranean termites, this particular specie does not need any close contact with soil for survival. In the United States, the drywood termites flourish in Virginia, south of Florida, Mexico and California. 

Sadly, dry is also the most treacherous termite that can cause unimaginable damage in most homes in America. They usually thrive on wooden structures and go undetected for many years. Drywood termites are much like the ant colonies, each member have their own specific responsibility. Their colony is much smaller than that of the subterranean termites they are however, equally deadly. Since they do not require any contact from the ground or build mud tubes to penetrate the wood structures, drywood termites are usually found behind wooden walls. Although the can go unnoticed for years, a careful observation could prove to be a valuable in making timely intervention and putting a halt to the infestations in your home. Some of the obvious signs of drywood termite infected structure would include swarmers, noticeable insect wings shedding, visible piles of fecal pellets and termite plugs that drywood termites ingeniously use to seal out the holes in an infested wood. So make sure to pay particular attention in all the visible wood members in your home, especially on window trims, wooden beams, and frames on garages and even in the attics.

The traditional method of treating a home infested with drywood termites is through fumigating to ensure full eradication. However, this is quite inconvenient for most families since this method would require spraying vikane gas inside the home and vacating everyone for at least three days or until the fumes would dissipate. It’s a highly tiresome method that you would normally want to do without. The more modern approach to exterminating drywood termites is through microwave or bora-foam method that usually comes with a 2-5 year warranty. The bora-foam is injected in the termite galleries, which could easily reach the drywood termites for a much effective method. 

Undoubtedbly, the little critters have the capacity to wreck damage that can cost thousands of dollars. It would be best to detect them on such an early stage and employ preventive measure in order to put a stop to causing any more damage to your home.