Termites

  • Identification

    Dampwood termites are normally larger in size than other termite species. Like Drywood Termites, Dampwood colonies don’t have workers. Younger termites called "false workers" do all the work for the colony.

    Size 1/2" to 5/8" Legs 6
    Shape Long, narrow, oval Wings Yes
    Colour Brownish Antenna Yes
    Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta
    Phylum Arthropoda Family Hodotermitidae

    Impact

    Dampwood termites do not carry disease and don’t usually bother buildings because there is not enough water in the wood.

  • Identification

    Drywood termites form colonies of up to 2,500 members. Drywood Termite colonies don’t have workers. Younger termites, called "false workers", do all the work for the colony.

    Size 3/8" to 1" Legs 6
    Shape Long, narrow, oval Wings Yes
    Colour Light Brown Antenna Yes
    Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta
    Phylum Arthropoda Family Kalotermitidae

    Impact

    Drywood termites can build nests and dig tunnels in buildings. These tunnels cause major damage because the wooden support beams can become weak and make the building lean or fall down.

  • Identification

    Formosan termite colonies can be up to 300 feet long and there can be tens of thousands of termites in a single colony. Formosan termite colonies are divided into three groups: workers, soldiers and reproductives. They are the largest and most destructive kind of termite.



    Size 1/2" Legs 6
    Shape Long, narrow, oval Wings Yes
    Colour Yellowish Brown Antenna Yes
    Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta
    Phylum Arthropoda Family Rhinotermitidae

    Impact

    Formosan termites eat a lot of wood and can damage your house.

  • Identification

    Subterranean Termite colonies can have up to 2 million members! Their colonies are divided into three groups: workers, soldiers and reproductives.



    Size 1/8" to 1" Legs 6
    Shape Long, narrow, oval Wings Yes
    Colour Yellowish Brown Antenna Yes
    Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta
    Phylum Arthropoda Family Rhinotermitidae

    Impact

    Subterranean termites are the most destructive kind of termite. They can eat a lot of wood and they can cause a lot of expensive damage to a house! They can destroy building foundations, wooden support beams, plastic plumbing pipes, sub-flooring, insulation … even swimming pool liners and filtration systems! Termites can also injure or destroy living trees and shrubs.


  • This method is usually only for provisional protection and less effective on termites which were active.

  • This method is typically used by developers before the building was founded. This method is also suitable for buildings with land space around the building.




  • This method is very popular and is usually done in the completed building. Floor building will pierce and fill mixing pesticides' specifications and in compliance with the client's budget.

  • This method is the latest and very popular. This method is particularly suitable for use in high-rise buildings, luxury and not deface the building structure.

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