Termites & wood pests
Dampwood termites: identification & dampwood termite control
Dampwood termites need consistently wet wood, so control starts with the leak or grade problem. We treat infested members, remove damaged wood and correct the moisture source.
How to identify dampwood termites
- What it looks like
- Large cream to reddish-brown termites; swarmers are notably larger than subterranean species.
- Size
- 1/2 to 3/4 inch swarmers
- Where you'll find it
- Water-damaged framing, deck posts, tree stumps, leaking bathrooms and crawl spaces.
- Commonly confused with
- Subterranean termites are smaller and build mud tubes.
Signs of dampwood termites in your home
- Fecal pellets packed into galleries
- Smooth wide galleries in wet wood
- Large swarmers near lights
Dampwood termites questions homeowners ask
Do dampwood termites need soil contact?
No — they live entirely inside wet wood, which is why leaks are the root cause.
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