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 Subterranean Termites - Order Isoptera
Appearance: Four "castes" of a termite colony: Worker: approximately one-forth of an inch long, light colored, wingless; Soldier: elongated head with mandibles; Supplementary Reproductives: wingless or very short, non-functional wings; light colored; Swarmers: winged, and darker than other members; caste most often seen by homeowners.
Habits: Live in colonies underground, from which they build tunnels in search of food; able to reach food above the level of the ground by building mud tubes. They need to stay in contact with the soil in order to survive, unlike drywood termites that only need low moisture.
Diet: Wood and other cellulose material.
Reproduction: Different rates of growth from egg stage to adult depend on individual species; one queen per colony, which can lay tens of thousands of eggs in her lifetime, but most eggs are laid by supplementary reproductives in an established colony.
Other Information: Cause more damage to homes in US than storms and fire combined; colonies can contain up to 1,000,000 members.
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Other Types of Subterranean Termites
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Soldier's Mandibles |
Eastern Subterranean Worker |
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De-alated Reproductive |
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Group of Workers |
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Termite Control
Your Real Enemy
A heavy infestation could mean up to 250,000 of these white worker termites working 24 hours a day searching for and eating wood.
Termite Highways
Subterranean termites usually nest in the ground and build tunnels into your home. They need earth moisture every 24 hours and the wood in your home. Mug-a-Bug Chemical Treatment stops this cycle.
The Reproducers
The kings and queens are the swarmers. They don't do the actual damage, their children do. A queen may live for thirty years, producing dozens, possibly hundreds of eggs each day.
- Termites are the silent invaders, which damage your property without you knowing it. By the time you discover termites it is already too late. The costly structural damage has already been done.
- The annual cost of termite damage to buildings in the United States is greater than that of fires, storms and floods combined.
- Most of the building contractors do not provide pre-treatment termite control for new construction unless required by the architect.
- The primary termite swarming season starts early in the spring, with secondary swarming season in the early fall. The presence of swarmers on your property indicates active termite colonies.
- Do not confuse termites with ants. You need to call a professional for identification soon to stop the continuation of damage by termites.
- There is no such thing as U-do-it termite control because all of the U-do-it yourself products have a warning on their label with the phrase "Do not use if you have active termites." It is very probable that you will end up having to call a licensed professional because you do not have proper tools, equipment or training.
- Once your property is treated for termites, Mug-a-Bug offers a lifetime service guarantee, which is transferable to the new owner.
- Mug-a-Bug provides a free inspection and consultation service. If needed, Mug-a-Bug provides free estimates for termite treatment with no obligation.
Phone: 719-591-0337.
Termite Control Service Plans
- Bayer Premise termite colony elimination system - baiting.
- Conventional liquid treatment.
- Limited spot treatment for commercial buildings.
- Mug-a-Bug has maintained a high rating with the Better Business Bureau, and is a recipient of Consumers' Choice Award For Business Excellence.
PREVENTION
There are several things you can do as a home owner to help prevent or avoid termite infestations including:
- Stack all firewood, lumber or other wooden items, several feet away from your building.
- Keep all wood supports of porches, patios, decks, or separate buildings more than one foot from contact with your home's foundation; and use only pressure-treated wood for all construction which contacts the ground. Even treated wood has a limited protection period.
- Move all wood containing mulch (even cedar or redwood) and decorative wood chips at least one foot away from your foundation. Sand and stones can be just as attractive and they discourage pest (including termite) harborage next to your building.
- Repair any leaking water lines or fixtures, especially any that wet any wooden part(s) of your house. Repair any eaves, down spouts, gables, or shingles which allow wooden parts of your house to get wet even occasionally.
- Monitor moisture levels and take steps to reduce moisture build-up in any crawl spaces.
- Relocate any frequently watered garden or flower bed as far away from your home's perimeter as you can.
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