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Dampwood Termites
Family HodotermitidaeCOLOR: Brownish
LEGS: 6
SHAPE: Long, narrow, oval
SIZE: 1/2" - 5/8"
ANTENNAE: True
REGION: Pacific coastal and adjacent states, the desert or semi-arid southwest, and southern Florida.
As the name suggests, dampwood termites infest wood with a high moisture content. Dampwood termites are normally larger in size than other termite species. Bodies of king and queen dampwood termites range in size from 1/2 inch to 5/8 inch long and have two pairs of wings that are equal in size and shape and extend beyond their abdomen. Nymphs range up to 5/8 inch and worker dampwood termites are up to 3/4 inch. In and around Bellevue, Seattle, Tacoma and Everett we often encounter dampwood termites. With over 20 years of pest control experience, Stop Bugging Me Pest Control is a leader in dampwood termite pest control.
HabitsDampwood termite colonies, like drywood termites, have no worker caste. The nymph dampwood termites take care of the kings and queens of the colony and feed the soldier caste.
HabitatBecause of their need for excessive moisture, dampwood termites are not often found in structures.
ThreatsDampwood termites do not usually infest structures because of the low moisture content of wood in structures. However, care must be taken to avoid attracting dampwood termites to a structure.
Prevention:To avoid dampwood termites, make sure downspouts and gutters are diverted well away from the structure, and avoid prolonged contact between a structure and large areas of moisture, such as ponds or snow drifts. Stop Bugging Me Pest control offers comprehensive solutions for termite extermination. Call us today.
*Information provided is courtesy of the National Pest Management Association.
