Drywood Termites
Drywood termites have smaller colonies of just up to several thousand members. Unlike their counterparts, the subterranean termite, they do not need to have soil contact to establish a colony. True to their name, drywood termites prefer wood that is fairly dry and can be found in any moveable or stationary piece of wood such as furniture, cabinets, door frames, ceiling voids etc.
Treatment for drywood termites involves direct wood injections or direct liquid applications and is a precise process that may be difficult to accomplish with an untrained eye. It is best to contact a pest professional for prevention and eradication.
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How can drywood termites enter your structure?
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Through cracks in ceiling vents, windows and doors
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By bringing in infested already infested wood to your structure
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By leaving infested construction material around your structure
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How can you tell the signs of a drywood termite infestation?
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Small round holes in wood​
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Drywood termite fecal pellets, resembles sand or small grains
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Damaged wood
How can you prevent a drywood termite infestation?
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Use pressure treated wood or have pest professionals treat wood before installation
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When building cabinets, have pest professionals treat raw wood
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Do not bring infested wood into your structure
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Seal all attic vents
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Be aware of termite swarms in your area and around porch lights during swarm season (late spring to summer months)
What to do if you suspect you have drywood termites?
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Call Budget Pest Control and set up an inspection
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Once an infestation is confirmed, we will advise you on the best treatment method for your structure