How Does A Subterranean Termite Colony Function During The Earliest Stages Of Colony Development?
Reticulitermes flavipes is the most destructive and commonly controlled termite pest in the United States, and this species’ underground colonies are prevalent beneath residential and commercial properties in and around Boston. R. flavipes is commonly known as the...
How Often Should Structures In Boston Be Inspected For Subterranean Termite Damage, And Which Structural Wood Sources Are Most Vulnerable To Infestation?
Termites are the most destructive structural pests in the world, and they inflict around five billion dollars in damage to homes and buildings annually in the United States alone. More than 3,000 termite species have been documented worldwide, the vast majority of...
Why Are Subterranean Termite Infestations Often Found In The Subflooring In Homes, And How Can These Infestations Be Prevented?
Eastern subterranean termites inhabit colonies located beneath the ground surface where workers travel any distance necessary in order to locate food sources. After locating a food source that is substantial enough to provide sustenance to an entire colony, a worker...