Sign up on-line for a free inspection today. Subterranean Termites Subterranean termites live in large colonies in the ground. They require access to a moisture source such as found in the ground. Typically, their colonies can number from 60,000 to 80,000 individuals. Thus their potential for destructiveness is amplified by their large colonies.
Subterranean termites are the most common termites in the United States.
They are especially destructive in that they often go undetected because they enter a structures framing from the subarea, cracks in the concrete slab or earth-filled porches. This type of termite typically swarms in the spring on a sunny day after a rain. After a swarm the termites will discard wings once they attempt to start a new colony. However a swarm inside a structure is a sign of a serious problems within the home. See our FAQ's Page for what to do if you see a swarm.