Termite Control in South & Central Florida

“There are two types of termites: those that have termites, and those that will have termites.” It’s a humorous old saying among pest control experts and homeowners, but it shows just how common termite infestations can be. Termites are one of the most numerous and plentiful pests in the world, and they are also notorious for being one of the most destructive. Termites feast on wood, and they aren’t really all that picky about where it comes from.

A fallen log, a drying woodpile, and even the wood framing that holds your house up are all an all-you-can-eat buffet for a colony of these tiny, ant-like pests. And that can mean devastating and extremely expensive damage.

What Are Termites?

Termites are small insects that are often mistaken for ants. They are similar in size, have somewhat similar looking bodies (depending on the species), and they tend to live in large colonies just like ants do. Some termite colonies can number in the hundreds, while other species have been known to produce colonies that can number up over one million bugs per colony.

Termites have a similar social structure to ants as well. There are three different types of termites found in a colony:

• The queen: A single termite who is responsible for mating, laying eggs, and ensuring the continued survival of the colony. Some species also have a fertile male “king” termite who is responsible for mating with the queen to produce the eggs.
• Soldiers: A group of termites whose job is to protect the colony from intruders, including other insects and termites from other colonies that might be looking to steal resources.
• Workers: A large group of termites whose job is to locate food sources and collect food. Once they locate a food source, they notify other workers, who quickly infest and begin collecting and consuming the food. These are the type of termite you will most likely find in your home.