What do termites eat?



Termites:

We got a question about termites.

What do termites eat?

Termites feed on dead plant material andd Cellulose like

  • Soil
  • Wood
  • Leaf litter
  • Animal dung

Cellulose is an organic compound.

There are over 2,000 know termites spices worldwide but those that present the biggest threat to American Homeowners are:

  • Subterranean termites
  • Fermosean termites
  • Dampwood termites
  • Drywood Termites
  • Conehead termites

So if you see any of the following it is time to contact The Bug's End Pest Control Longview TX on +1 903-399-4497

✅ Mud tubes (used by termites to reach a food source) on the exterior of the home
✅ Soft wood in the home that sounds hollow when tapped
✅ Darkening or blistering of wood structures
✅ Uneven or bubbling paint
✅ Small piles of feces that resembles sawdust near a termite nest
✅ Discarded wings near doors or on windowsills indicating swarmers have entered the home




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