Termites are social insects and live in colonies with as little as a few thousand to several million termites.
Builders unknowingly build homes right on top of existing termite colonies.
As many homeowners can attest, homes provide perfect environments for termites. When winged swarmers are found inside the home, it's a good indication termites have taken up residency. Peak swarming for subterranean termites occurs from January through May in Northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. Subterranean termites are the most destructive and common termite in the region. Many homeowners may be fooled by thinking their homes are termite proof because they avoided using wood in contact with the ground.