2024年7月11日 · Every year termites cause billions of dollars in structural damage, and property owners spend over two billion dollars to treat them. This fact sheet focuses on how you, as a consumer, can identify and help protect your property from termites through effective prevention measures and appropriate use of termite treatments.

Termites are a group of detritophagous eusocial insects which consume a variety of decaying plant material, generally in the form of wood, leaf litter, and soil humus.

2024年5月25日 · Termites are small whitish insects, about a quarter of an inch long. The eastern subterranean termite is most common in North America. While termites cause more of a problem in the South, Webb says they can be found in every state of the U.S. except Alaska — yes, they can survive northern winters in some places.

Look for signs of termites, such as discarded wings near entry points, mud tubes on walls, hollow-sounding wood, frass, and visible wood damage, and identify termites by their color, from creamy white workers to dark brown or black swarmers.

2025年1月16日 · termite, (order Isoptera), any of a group of cellulose-eating insects, the social system of which shows remarkable parallels with those of ants and bees, although it has evolved independently. Even though termites are not closely related to ants, they are sometimes referred to as white ants.

Termites are pests that feed on wood and can damage your home. Learn more about the signs of termites, health risks, what to do if you have them, and more.

2024年10月17日 · Termites have straight antennae; ants have elbowed or bent antennae. Wings on the termites are all the same size; the front pair of wings on ants are longer than the rear wings. Termites do not have a constricted waist; ants have an obviously narrow waist. The body of a winged termite is about 1/4 of an inch long and black.

2024年12月10日 · How do you check for termites? See the signs of termites and what a termite infestation looks like, then call Terminix to get rid of termites for good.

2025年1月13日 · Termites are small insects that are usually less than a half-inch in length. These insects live in colonies with their own hierarchies. Termite colonies can vary in size, including just two termites -- a king and queen -- to a few hundred individuals.

2024年8月26日 · In this article, we’ll teach you how to identify a termite by looking at its wings, antennae, body shape, and size. We also spoke with pest control professionals Hussam Bin Break and Joshua Bloom for the best advice on how to get rid of an infestation and prevent termites from coming back.