In nature, termites render fallen logs into mulch, serving an important role in the ecosystem. That’s great, but you certainly don’t want your home, or commercial building rendered into oblivion. Florida’s warm, humid, tropical climate is ideal for termites. That’s why professional termite control in Fort Myers, FL is critical, in keeping away a potential invasion.
There are three basic types of termites in the world, drywood, damp wood, and subterranean termites. While Florida is home to all three types, subterranean termites are the most common. This species of termite lives in underground colonies, similar to ants. However, they tunnel up from out of the ground, and have been known to eat the wood framing of buildings, causing serious damage. Formosan termites are the most aggressive and destructive type of subterranean termite found in Fort Myers.
Drywood termites also live in colonies, but they live within the wood. The West Indian drywood termite is the most common species of drywood termites in Florida. Dry wood termites are most likely to damage floors, subfloors, stairs, decks, porches, doors, windows and their frames.
Damp wood termites thrive in high humid environments, like the Florida Keys. Damp wood termites can invade structures where the wood is in constant contact with water, such as a freshwater boat dock, or when a wooden structure is in contact with damp soil.
The type of treatment needed on an infested property, will depend on the type of termites that have taken over. You can find that out by scheduling an inspection with a pest control company in Fort Myers, FL. Once the type of termite is identified, the infestation can be dealt with.
For professional termite control in Fort Myers, FL schedule an inspection with Pest Control Kings.
