Can Large Subterranean Termite Colonies Survive And Continue To Grow After The Queen Is Exterminated?
Subterranean termites cannot tolerate dry conditions, and since colonies cannot survive outside of moist ground soil where light is non-existent, subterranean termites do not need light of any kind to function and thrive. The vast majority of the 20,000 to more than...
Description of Subterranean Termite Activity Throughout The Year, And How Infestations Can Be Initiated During The Colder Months
Dozens of termite species can be found in the US, and most of them belong to one of three categories known as subterranean, drywood and dampwood termites. Subterranean termites live in colonies located within moist ground soil where they remain out of human sight at...
Cryptic Subterranean Termite Can Initiate New Colonies Without Swarming
Every year in the US, subterranean termites inflict structural damage to homes and buildings that cost property owners several billion dollars to repair. The most destructive termite species in the country is commonly known as the eastern subterranean termite...