Everything you need to know about dampwood termites swarmers

Termites are the biggest enemy in your surroundings that chop off the valuables and assets in no time. If you are not paying attention, things can go worse. One of the leading indications of the existence of termites is the swarmers.
Dampwood termites swarmers can be seen in any house destroying all the woodwork. They are also known as wood-damaging pests. They come out in spring to reproduce and then they expand their breed colonies. These are somehow adult flying termites that can cause intensive infestation.
Here is everything you need to know about them.

Characteristics of Dampwood Termite Swarmer

The size of Dampwood termites is bigger than subterranean termites. They usually exist in rotting and damp wood. They have a flat brown-reddish head. Their nymph color is cream-colored and has a dark abdomen.

Habits

Dampwood swarmers usually start working from foundations of the infesting homes to roof rafters. They infest the wood having higher moisture content. They eat grains of wood. Dampwood destroys the wood, especially decayed wood.

Identification of dampwood termite Swarmer

There are species of dampwood termites that are also known as rotten-wood termites are found in the United States. Some of them are also found in Idaho, Montana, Coast states, and northern Nevada, etc. they are hazardous to economic conditions but less than dry wood termites. Dampwood termites damage seriously the decayed wood. It is essential to take termite control services whenever you observe these pests.

Life Stages of dampwood termite Swarmer

Dampwood termites are most likely to swarm in the summer. They make colonies comprising of three castes i.e., false workers, reproductive females, and soldiers. The reproductive females leave the chamber of wood after landing and pairing. Then the opening is cemented with feces after being closed. Pairing is done in 2 weeks and after 14-18 days, eggs are laid. The queen usually lays 6-22 eggs. A single colony consists of 50-60 individuals.

Threats of dampwood termite Swarmer

Dampwood termites swarmers do not bite humans but they are indeed a threat to the economic condition. Dampwood termites cause the property damage of $5 billion dollars each year. Dampwood termites are not like subterranean termites because they do not form shelter tubes. They are just wood dwellings and do not require contact with soil. They require moisture to exist, so their activity depends on the source of water.

Signs of Dampwood Termites Swarmer

The finding and identification of dampwood termites swarmer are not so simple it might be tricky. They do not cause damage or leave signs like subterranean termites. Therefore, it is not obvious to detect their presence. Dampwood termites eat across the grain of the wood. They make the chambers in the wood and cover the opening with their own fecal pellets.

Below are the signs to detect the presence of Dampwood termites

If you tap the wood and it feels like sounding hollow and soft then it indicates that dampwood termites swarmer is present. The appearance of damage also depends on the type of wood. Different types of wood will be affected differently with dampwood termites swarmer. Dampwood termites eat the softer wood in sound wood.

• In order to detect the presence of dampwood termites, it is important to look for the source of extra moisture and some of the other reasons that might cause decay of wood.
• Fecal pellets will happen to appear in infested structures. They are usually found to be stuck at the sides of galleries and they form clusters of feces.

Examination and control of dampwood termites

In order to prevent the loss of moisture, dampwood termites usually hide. When you see the dampwood termite swarmers that are winged that means dampwood termites are present in the house. They have the appearance of flying ants. The activity of dampwood termites swarmer is usually in the evening of fall or summer, most probably after the rain.
Below are some of the tips to follow to make your home safe from dampwood termites

• In order to save your home from dampwood termite swarmer, divert the flow of water from the foundation of the house. In this way, sources of moisture will be eliminated.
• Adjust the construction in a way to minimize the connection between soil and wood.
• Try to reduce the humidity in the house to make the dampwood termites swarms away.

Conclusion

Dampwood termites swarmer is a threat to your property. They are dependent on the moisture content. You need to be aware of the sources of moisture to prevent the damage caused by dampwood termites swarmer. Try to detect them on time and prevent them from growing.
Tahir termite Service offers you a great protection against Dampwood and all other types of termites. However, in Pakistan Dampwood, termites do not exist but subterranean termite treatment is an all-time need. The professional team provides you ultimate services and assures complete control on these bugs.