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Packed Dirt
Termites travel in tunnels made of mud. They will create a buildup
of mud in between boards and in corners where they are less
visible. |
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Mud Tunnels
Tunnels may be built across concrete or brick for the termites to
access wood. These tunnels can be narrow and inconspicuous. |
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Freestanding Tunnels
In unusual situations, termites can avoid the barrier of a
chemical treatment and create a freestanding tunnel from the
ground to your home, giving them access to your structure. |
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Swarming
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Swarming Termites
Termites will swarm in the spring and early summer. These swarms
are generally in higher locations (a roof or ceiling). Termites
will swarm to create new colonies in the area. |
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Preparing to Swarm
Termites prepare to swarm by building a tunnel for the winged
termites to escape from. These tunnels are flat and can be
freestanding. |
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Swarming Tunnels
These tunnels are created to allow the larger termites to float
from the colony to the ground where a king and a queen can meet up
to create a new colony underground. |