Dampwood Termite Identification & Prevention In Nassau & Suffolk County, NY
What do dampwood termites look like?
Latin Name: Zootermopsis spp. and Neotermes spp
Size: Dampwood termites are much larger then the subterranean termites that are common across the country. Note: there are several species of dampwood termites in the United States.
Swarmers: The swarmers (winged termites) can be 25 mm long, including their wings.
Soldiers: The soldiers can be as large as 20 mm.
Immature: The immature termites can be as much as 20 mm long. The immature termites do the work in the colony.
How did I get dampwood termites?
Wood that is water-damaged or rests directly on the ground is very likely to attract dampwood termites and some of the more likely things that dampwood termites are drawn to include stumps, lumber, fallen logs and tree branches that are left in direct contact with the ground. In addition, dampwood termites may also infest rarely seen areas affected by roof leaks or cracked drainpipes.
How serious are dampwood termites?
Dampwood termites often weaken homes by hollowing out support beams. This can lead to costly repairs, causing a great deal of frustration. The silent and secretive nature of these pests makes dampwood termite activity difficult to recognize until it becomes severe.
To remain hidden, dampwood termites do not construct mud tubes, rather they cover up their entry holes with their own feces. Since wood infested by dampwood termites has very high moisture content, the wood they infest can also be damaged by fungus. As one might expect, a dampwood termite infestation often indicates wood decay, as well as leaks that create excessive moisture in the home.
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Where do dampwood termites live?
Dampwood termites get their name from the damp, sometimes decaying, wood that they use to locate their colonies. Dampwood termites do not typically nest in the soil. They will invade wood that is on the ground, especially if it is decaying.
Dampwood termites are common along the Pacific coast. They are considered an economic pest. There are also dampwood termites in the Southwest desert and in southern Florida.
What is the dampwood termite's reproduction and life cycle?
A pair of winged swarmers starts a colony of dampwood termites. They find a suitable piece of wood and make a chamber in it. They produce a few eggs the first year. Colonies are usually small, but in ideal conditions dampwood termite colonies can become large. There are no dampwood termite workers.
