Termites can damage homes and other wooden structures. They are an increasing problem in Colorado, particularly in urban areas. Precautions can be taken to avoid termite infestations. Effective controls are available.
Termite infestations build up slowly.
There is plenty of time once an infestation is discovered to select the best course of action and to make sure that all corrective measures are done properly. In these colonies, different individual types or castes are responsible for specific tasks involved in colony maintenance. Each caste has a distinctive appearance. These are produced in great numbers at specific times of the year, usually spring or fall. These are the new kings and queens that leave the colony in large groups, fly briefly, mate, and form a new colony.