Damp Wood Termites

Damp Wood Termites - Appearance

Damp wood termites are generally much larger than the other termites. They are typically 3/16"-3/8" in length and brown in color. They have two pairs of long slender wings which are deciduous. Damp wood termites contain several species and "swarm" to set up new nests during the year from January to October. There is no worker caste in damp wood termites, the nymphs do all the tasks typically done by workers.

Damp wood termites can infest buildings or structures where wood is in contact with the ground or with moisture from: plumbing leaks, ventilation or drainage deficiencies. Other areas of moisture can be found in gutters filled with leaves and make it attractive to damp wood termites.

Damp Wood Termites Diet

The damp wood termite feeds on wood – damp, rotting, or any other wood that has moisture. Damp wood termites tunnel their way into the wood and usually hide when they are eating wood so they can remain undetected.

Damp Wood Termites Lifecycle

• Primary Queens can lay several thousand eggs a day.
  
• A colony has a King and Queen - the only termites to mate, although it is not uncommon for a colony to have an additional breeding pair.

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