The Drywood Termite life cycle

Termites are eusocial insects that seem to be closely related to cockroaches. The behavioral and ecological similarities between termites and wood roaches bring them close. These cockroaches live in dry timber, feeding on wood fibers, which are then digested by symbiotic micro-organisms present in their digestive systems.

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Sentricon: Termite treatment product information

Termites are some of the most destructive insects in the world, and keeping them away from your property can make your life a lot easier. The most used products to do so are termite baiting systems, which draw termites to a trap and kill them there.

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Termite Prevention: The first line of defence

Termites and the damage they cause is a pressing issue faced by many homeowners across the United States nowadays. This is because of the fact that once they get into your home, they are very difficult to exterminate.

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Cryptotermes: Drywood powderpost termites

CRYPTOTERMES drywood termites are generally found in humid coastal areas but can be discovered in other areas due to human transportation via wooden products and timber.

This type of termite tends to infest structural timbers of buildings and also other dry timbers with low moisture content. These termites do not require contact with the cool, moist soil to remain alive like their sub-terranean cousins. They get their moisture from the wood that they are living in.

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Termidor: Termite treatment product information

TERMIDOR is owned and created by a US company called BASF. It is currently the most popular termiticide in the US, Australia, Canada and all other countries where subterranean termites are a major problem. It is estimated that this product has been in used in over 1 million properties in the USA alone.

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Termite Baiting: The alternative termite control system

Until lately, the most popular termite control methods were the conventional barrier treatments utilizing large amounts of chemicals. These chemicals are either introduced into the soil or applied to construction materials. If you are not very comfortable with the idea of using huge amount of chemicals in your homes and in its surrounding areas, your best alternative would be the termite baiting system.

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Termites and chemical treatments

Using chemicals or termiticides is the oldest and the most immediate way of getting rid of termites. These treatments work by repelling or killing termites prior to their entry into a structure. There are two major kinds of chemicals or termiticides used in exterminating termites – repellents and non-repellents.

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A basic run-down of Termite control methods

Termites are a very successful group of insects. They were able to survive for eons and are now a big risk to our homes and structures. Termites pose a great and real threat especially to homeowners due to their voracious wood-eating habits and their ability to stay hidden and undetected. Scientists have been constantly seeking for faster, better and more effective method in controlling and preventing termite infestations.

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A closer look at termites

Just like curious kids, adults especially homeowners should ask what termites are, what they look like and what they can do. Believe me, asking these questions and knowing the answers to them can save you a whole bunch of trouble in the future.

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