Major destroyers of wood and wood product materials. Normally associated with buildings, but can also infest wood that has been stored for some time. There are three basic kinds of termites: Subterranean, Dampwood, Drywood.
[social insects, winged reproductive with both wings same size and membranous; straight or curved antennae consists of beadlike segments; abdomen broadly joined to thorax; no cerci; chewing mouthparts]
Termites are sometimes called “white ants” because they are ant-like in form. Termites differ in antenna form and having a broad waist.
Subterranean termite colonies live in the soil from which they construct exploratory tubes in search of wood.
Termite Swarming is usually the first evidence of an infestation noticed by most people.
The main sign of powderpost beetles is powdery sawdust. Powderpost beetles turn wood to dust!
Attack sapwood
Attack hardwoods only, rarely maple
Require 8% to 32% moisture
Prefer old woods, 10-20 years old!
Attack hardwoods and softwoods including maple
Require 13% to 30% moisture
