Physical Appearance

• At 3/8" to ¾" long, the Dampwood termite is larger than both the Drywood and Subterranean.
• Soldiers defend the colony against other insects that might attack the colony; ...

What is Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate?

Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate (or DOT) is a white, odorless, powdered substance containing the basic elements of boron and oxygen, and is most often used in pest control products that are designed to target wood destroying insects such as termites, carpenter ants, and powderpost beetles. Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate is not ...

Drywood termite colonies contain a caste system of workers, "soldiers" and "reproductives", which are all up to ½ inch longer than Subterranean Termites:

• Workers make up the majority of the colony; they are about 1/8 inch long, white to cream in color, and have no wings.
• Soldiers defend the col ...

Georgia Extension Office Information

For specific information on a pest in your area, please visit your state extension website: http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/. From this page you can enter your zip code to find a contact phone number for your specific locale.

Most Common Househ ...

Unlike other termites, the Drywood termite does not need the moisture found in soil to survive. Instead it establishes its nest completely above ground in dry, undecayed wood.

Physical Appearance
Drywood termites colonies contain a caste system of workers, soldiers and reproductives, which are all up to ½ inch longer than Subterranean Termites:

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1. Prevention - Many Powderpost Beetle infestations actually begin inside the wood before you bring it into your home. Likewise, there are certain conditions of wood that ...