Soil Treatment- Apply a termite treatment in the soil surrounding the structure to form a continuous barrierĥ. Baiting Treatment- See Termite Baiting TreatmentsĤ. Sanitation- Keep trees, vines, and trellises trimmed so they are not touching the structure, and never pile or bury extra wood scraps or lumber near the home.ģ. Humidity in crawl spaces may be reduced with proper ventilation.Ģ. Creating an artificial slope will allow water to drain away from the structure. There are several ways to do this include installing gutters, splash blocks, or downspouts. Mechanical Alteration- Prevent water from accumulating at the foundation of your home. Suggested Treatments for Ground Termite Controlġ. Damaged Wood - look for tunnels that follow the grain(see illustration for typical subterranean termite damage) Mud Tunnels- appearing vertically on the interior or exterior of foundation wallsĤ. Wings - piles of discarded wings on window sills or in cobwebsģ. Swarmers- the first sign of an infestation may be "swarmers" around window sills and lightsĢ. Ground termites usually cause more extensive damage over a shorter period of time than Drywood Termites, sometimes consuming up to 15 pounds of wood in a single week!ġ. Once a ground termite locates a food or water source, it will leave a pheromone trail behind that other termites in the colony can use to find food and water. This may be in the form of roof leaks, shower and toilet leaks, plumbing leaks, ect. Ground termites also require a source of consistent moisture outside the moisture present in the wood. Ground Termites require wood or other cellulose materials to survive, and will travel up to 100 yards from the primary nest to locate a food source. Ground Termite colony size is LARGE, potentially containing from several thousand to over 7 million termites. Ground termites live and forage in ground soil under normal circumstances, but may also build a nest above the soil if adequate moisture is available. Termites thrive in moderate to tropical climates. Soldiers- Resemble workers in overall appearance, except with a slightly larger brownish head and more prominent mandibles or jaws.Workers- Making up the majority of a colony, workers are white in color, wingless, and ¼ to 3/8 inch long.Secondary Reproductives- White to cream in color wingless, or very short wings.Primary Reproductives- Black to pale yellow-brown in color Wings are pale or smoky gray to brown in color with few visible veins ¼ to 3/8 inch long.
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