They live underground and multiply by the thousands, always in a search for wood to feed their colonies. Left undetected, they will tirelessly attack a home, causing major structural damage. Subterranean termites enjoy warm lands and eat cellulose, a material found in all plant cells. This enables them to tunnel their way through solid wood such as house timber. The first attack to a building is usually the understructure.
Colonies are underground close to moisture, but they feed on wood which is usually above the ground.
Typically, they move above ground for food and underground for moisture as a daily routine. Mud tunnels located between the soil and wood construction in your home may be a sign of infestation. All buildings with wood as a part of the structure are subject to attack, slab homes included. Preventive Termite Control is the only sure way to stop subterranean termites from invading your home. They are an invisible destroyer and cause more damage than natural disasters and fires combined.