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Termite

Crawling Pests

Scientific Name: Isoptera

Danger Level: 5/5

Termites are social insects that destroy wooden structures by eating from the inside. Structural damage can go unnoticed for years, causing significant economic losses.

Termite

Identification Features

  • 3-15 mm length
  • Light beige-white color
  • Straight antennae
  • Thick waist section
  • Colony living

Habitat

  • Wooden structural elements
  • Underground colony nests
  • Moist wood areas
  • Wall cavities

Risks and Damages

  • Wooden structure damage
  • Roof and floor destruction
  • Furniture and door frame damage
  • Major economic loss

Prevention Methods

  • Prevent wood-to-soil contact
  • Fix water leaks
  • Apply wood preservative treatment
  • Schedule regular inspections

Professional Treatment Solutions

  • Soil barrier treatment
  • Bait system installation
  • Fumigation treatment
  • Wood injection treatment

Did you know?

A termite colony can consume thousands of kg of wood per day. Worldwide, structural damage from termites exceeds the combined damage from fire, flood and storms.

Seasonal Activity

SpringActive
SummerActive
FallInactive
WinterInactive

Common Locations

  • Wooden floors
  • Roof beams
  • Door and window frames
  • Underground

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