Pest Directory
TERMITES
Fun Fact: there are about 2,000 known termite species in the world.
In Bermuda, we have drywood termites, which will eat any kind of untreated wood, including cedar.
Recognising
Termites
Flying Termites
- Straight Antennae
- Equal Length Wings
- Straight Waist
Flying Ants
- Bent Antennae
- Unequal Length Wings
- Narrow Waist
Signs of an Infestation
After swarming, termites shed their wings. Finding discarded wings near windowsills or on the floor could indicate their presence.
Keep an eye out for kick-out holes. Though small (roughly 1/8 inch), they ae a tell-tale sign of a growing colony.
Visible termite droppings (frass) indicate colony location. Drywood termite frass, 1mm long, form mounds near kick-out holes.
Treatment:
Termites burrow deeply into wood structures, into areas that cannot be reached by surface treatments and sprays. Our penetrating gas is the only guaranteed method to prevent a resurgence of the colony.
