• Subterranean termites nest in the ground, drywood termites nest inside the wood they are feeding on.
• Subterranean termites prefer to feed on decaying or water-damaged wood. Drywood termites prefer to feed on dry wood.
• Drywood termites do not need contact with the soil to live; subterranean termites require contact with damp soil to survive.
• Drywood termites are typically only found in coastal cities and the southwestern states.
• Subterranean termites are widespread across the country and are responsible for most of the damage to structures caused by termites each year.

No matter the species, termites are problematic to have anywhere near your house. Termites are not directly dangerous to people, but they are incredibly destructive and damaging to any structure they decide to invade. Termites are on a constant quest to gather enough food to feed their large colonies. Working 24/7 year-round, termites cause more and more damage to the structure they have invaded each day, feeding on its structural wood, antiques, wooden furniture, and more. Protecting your home from termites and the destruction they cause is important. To learn how we can work together to eliminate or prevent problems with termites in Southwest FL, reach out to A Bug’s Life Pest Management.