Dry Wood Termites

FOOD

Cellulose (derived from wood and wood based products.) No outside moisture needed. Can survive on a small amount of moisture within wood.

ENVIRONMENT

Colonies live within the wood and do not require contact with the soil.

COLONY SIZE

Small (few hundred to a thousand termite members).

EVIDENCE OF ACTIVITY

“Sand-Like” pellets or “droppings”. Kick-out holes on the walls, ceilings or wood.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

1) Use treated lumber during construction.
2) Coat any untreated wood or exposed wood end cuts with an appropriate termiticide.
3) Seal all cracks and crevices with caulking.

CONTROL MEASURES

Light Activity:
1) Locate kick-out holes.
2) Lightly puncture kick-out hole.
3) Inject appropriate insecticide in kick-out hole.
4) Seal kick-out hole with caulk.

Heavy Activity:
Whole House Fumigation.