Termite Inspection Archives

June 6, 2019

How Did The Non-Native West Indian Drywood Termite Species Spread Into Georgia?

The eastern subterranean termite is responsible for most of the structural damages inflicted by termites in the state of Georgia. Two other subterranean termite species, R. virginicus and R. hageni, follow the eastern subterranean termite in terms of total annual…

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May 23, 2019

Are Pest Control Professionals Required To Inspect Certain Areas Of A Home For Termite Damage?

At the moment, termites are the most problematic insect pests in Georgia. This comes as no surprise, as this time of year sees the greatest size and frequency of termite swarms in the state. If you see what appear to…

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January 22, 2019

An Invasive Drywood Termite Species May Make Its Way Into The USA

Most drywood termite species come from the Cryptotermes genus. This particular genus has been studied extensively and the drywood termites of this genus are the most economically significant of all drywood termites, as they are known for causing extensive damages…

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January 18, 2019

The Unusually Abundant Amount Of Feces Produced By This Termite Species Can Be A Slipping Hazard To Humans

In the United States, and most other countries in the world, subterranean termites inflict far more damage to manmade structures than both drywood and dampwood termite species. But one particular drywood termite species, Cryptotermes brevis, is the most frequently introduced…

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January 14, 2019

How Are Seemingly Identical Termites Distinguished As Separate Species?

Up until recently, termites have compromised their very own insect order known as Isoptera. However, recent genetic studies have revealed that termites actually evolved from ancient wood-eating cockroaches. This makes the termite order, Isoptera, a suborder of the cockroach order,…

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January 8, 2019

Researchers Use Termites To Create The Biofuel Of The Future

Researchers Use Termites To Create The Biofuel Of The Future Many modern thinkers believe that an environmentally friendly and sustainable source of fuel must be developed and utilized if humanity wishes to have a future on this planet. The current…

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December 19, 2018

How Do Termites Move Large Amounts Of Water For Mound Construction Purposes?

Considering the vast number of termite species that have been documented by researchers thus far, it should not be surprising to learn that there exists a variety of different types of termite nests as well. For example, mound-building termites, as…

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December 17, 2018

Why Are Eastern Subterranean Termites So Widely Distributed Within North America?

There exists around 45 documented termite species inhabiting the United States. Most of these species are native to North America, but several non-native species have established an invasive presence within the US as well. Although the two most destructive termite…

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September 17, 2018

Hurricane Irma Brought Termites Into One Of Florida’s Oldest Historical Homes

Florida may be a popular vacation spot due to its tropical climate and picturesque beaches, but the state is also well known for its high termite population. Among the 21 different termite species that are established in the state, six…

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September 5, 2018

Termite Species That Have Been Found Mysteriously Outside Of Their Habitat Range

Humans may be situated at the highest level of the food chain, but when it comes to sheer numbers, insects dominate the earth. Insects are the most species-rich animals in the world. So far, nearly one million different insect species…

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