Termite Control in South Florida

There are two main types of termites in Florida: Drywood termites and subterranean termites. Drywood termites, much like ants, roaches, and spiders, infest wood but don’t require much water or moisture or need to stay in contact with soil. These termites nest inside dry wood or wood structures, such as in a condo, apartment, office, warehouse, restaurant, store, hotel, or resort, rather than in the soil, and are often found in the attic. The main sign of drywood termites is their frass, or droppings, which look like sawdust.

Subterranean termites, on the other hand, are more akin to rodents, snakes, and lizards, in that they generally nest in the soil and require water and moisture to survive. These termites move through the ground in tunnels and create mud tubes to move above ground. 

Seeing their mud tubes along the foundation of the house is the primary indication of subterranean termites, which are responsible for the vast majority of termite damage, much like the havoc mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks can cause.

One reason that termites can cause such extensive damage, similar to rodents and other pests, is that they are not usually found until the damage has been done. The solution to this problem is to consider preventative treatments, watch for signs of termite damage, and schedule a professional termite inspection, by an exterminator with your home or place of business to ensure it’s protected from termites. When you see signs of a problem, don’t wait to call a professional with experience handling termite infestations.