Termites

Subterranean Termite

Termite workers are wingless, white to grayish-white and about 1/4 to 3/8 inch long. Soldiers resemble workers except that they have large, well-developed brownish heads with strong mandibles.

Termite Swarmer

Wood-Damaging Pests. At certain times of the year, termite colonies produce “swarmers” - the winged adults (Figure 1) that fly away to form their own colonies. Swarming usually occurs during the daytime and is simply nature's way of reminding you that termites are nearby.

Dry-Wood Termite

Drywood termites are social insects that live in colonies in sound, dry wood. Damage is often extensive, as these pests will chew tunnels inside wooden beams or other wooden objects, weakening them from the inside. Home repairs for drywood termite damage may be costly and involve the use of house fumigation procedures.