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The Need To Know Information About Termites
Mon 04 Jun 2007 - 15:39
The Need To Know Information About Termites
By Dave Faulkner
Many people know nothing about termites, and never think about it becoming a problem for them. Although many studies have shown for every home, there are at least four colonies of termites living around the house and property. Some people do not know the difference between ants and termites. Many homeowners find termite infestations and think their home is totally destroyed. This is not the case if you have all the information about termites and practice monthly inspections of your home and property for termites.
We need to have all the information about termites to protect our homes. What most people do not realize, is if you do regular checks of your home, you can prevent severe damage to your home. Termites do not discriminate between new homes and older homes; they will feed anywhere they find cellulose, which is found in wood.
This reason alone is the main reason for obtaining information about termites, how to protect your home and property. When you finish reading some important facts and information about termites
, you can fight the war with the rest of us against termites.
Here are some facts about termites that help you learn about termites:
There are three groups of termites, the Formosan, subterranean, and the drywood termite. The subterranean is also known as the ground termite.
All three-termite groups are attracted to the cellulose in wood. Therefore, wood structures, furniture, and any outdoors wood product are fair game to the termite.
Ground termites live underground and drywood termites nest near the feeding ground and can be anywhere at any height.
There are the reproductive termite, who breed only, soldiers who protect the colony and the queen and king. The worker termite brings food back to the colony and builds the tunnels and the colonies.
Termites help the ecosystem by feeding on dead trees, branches, plant debris and stumps and this process produces fertilizer for the soil as they eliminate feces.
The worst termite because of their population and ability to consume your home in a short time is the Formosan termite. They are also known as the super termite because of their speed.
Ground termites live in common areas of the country, while Hawaii, Puerto Rico and California have drywood termites. Louisiana, Georgia and California have problems with Formosan termites.
You can kill and eliminate termites from your home once you become infested.
Once you have the information about termites, you become more aware of the types and areas you can find them in and the way the work. This helps all homeowners protect the home and outside property.
You can also find more info on Facts About Termites and Home Treatment Of Termites. Termiteshelp.com is a comprehensive resource to know more about termites.
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