Termites are very destructive and often go unnoticed until significant damage has been done to the structure they are in. Termites are common throughout Upstate New York and should be considered when creating a pest prevention plan for your home. Today we take a deeper look at these unwanted pests.
- Ticks are always active building, feeding, and caring for their colony
- A termite queen can live as long as 30 years (or more!) and lay up to 40,000 eggs per day
- Termites communicate with each other through vibrations and pheromones
- Termites have a social organization including soldiers, workers, and reproductives
- Termites have existed on earth for over 250 million years
- While we don’t want them in our homes, ticks are important in nature as they break down dead wood and other organic matter
- Most worker and soldier termites are blind
- Termite colonies can become incredibly large in size
If you experience a termite issue in your home or business, please contact us for a free inspection. We offer residential pest control and commercial pest control for the greater Capital District area including Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga and Rensselaer Counties.