These ants can excavate even sound wood to expand the size of their colony. These ants do not eat the wood they remove but discard it. You may at times see what appears to be a pile of saw dust material. If the infestation is of long standing, and the colony is large, structural damage is frequently extensive. Tips on how to minimize the possibility of reinfestation to your home or property can be discussed with your pest control operator.
Termites strike more American structures than fire.
The only state that has not reported termites is Alaska. A colony of termites can exceed one million. They work 24 hours a day, they usually have a constant supply of food, they are social insects. Termites live in darkness, in passageways where the moisture and temperature are to some extent under their control. They can consume wood until only a thin outer layer is left which may not be noticed on the interior or exterior areas.