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large swarms of insects near a window
or other light source. Those insects could
be flying ants or they could be termites.
The other key sign of termites are mud
tubes. Termites build tubes that function
like enclosed bridges so they are able
to reach their food source (wood) from
the ground without exposure to the ele-
ments or predators. These tell-tale struc-
tures are typically found in basements,
crawl spaces, or on the lowest floors of
a structure.
A few suggestions to avoid termites:
• Avoid direct soil to wood contact.
Don’t make life easy for them!
• Keep groundwater and rainwater
away from your property. Gutters
and downspouts must be property
functioning and are not clogged.
Water collecting around build-
ings attracts termites, ants, and
mosquitoes. Also, clogged gutters
and standing water can cause
wood rot and can, damage fascia
boards and shingles.
• Crawl spaces are trouble spots for
wood-destroying insects including
carpenter ants and termites because
of their moisture and high humidity.
Consider the only long-term solution:
encapsulation and dehumidification
of vented crawl spaces.
• Schedule an annual termite inspec-
tion with a pest control profession-
al. If your property sustained any
damage during the winter months
or took on water, you could be at
an increased risk for termites.
Wood-Boring “Carpenter”
Insects: Bees and Ants
Unlike termites, the “carpenter”
insects do not actually consume wood.
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