Subterranean Termites: Live underground colonies or in moist secluded areas above ground that can contain up to 2 million members. They build distinctive mud tubes to gain access to food sources and to protect themselves from open air. Termite colonies are organized into castes depending on task workers, soldiers, and reproductive’s. The characteristics of a subterranean termite are dependent on the termite’s role in the colony. Cream-colored workers subterranean termites are 1/8 to 3/8 of an inch in length. Soldier subterranean termites are of a similar body length, but are distinguished by their powerful mandibles. Soldier termites have cream colored bodies and brown heads. Reproductive subterranean are approximately one inch long.,
 
Habit: Subterranean termites need contact with the soil to survive and live underground. They can build tunnels through cracks in concrete. Threats Subterranean termites are by far the most destructive species. They can collapse a building entirely, meaning possible financial ruin for a homeowner. The hard, saw toothed jaws of termites work like shears and are able to bite off extremely small fragments of wood, one piece at a time. Subterranean termites live underground and build tunnels, referred to as mud tubes, to reach food sources. Like other termites species, they feed on products containing cellulose. Subterranean termites swarm in the spring groups of reproductive termites go off to start new colonies
 
Prevention: Avoid water accumulation near your home’s foundation. Divert water away with properly functioning downspouts, gutters, and splash blocks. Reduce humidity in crawl spaces with proper ventilation. Never bury wood scraps or waste lumber in the yard. Most importantly, eliminate wood contact with the soil. Maintain a six inch gap between the soil and wood portions of the building.

*Treatment: Pest Pro Services, is licensed and certified for treatment of Termites, And we use the Advance Termite baiting system.