Drywood Termites:

Drywood termites are social insects most commonly found in regions of the United States that do not experience freezing temperatures. They live inside wood with a moisture content of 12% or less and do not make contact with the ground. Drywood termites produce pellets that are eliminated from their galleries through kick out holes and these signs are first indication of drywood termite infestations. When a colony is mature it will send out winged termites known as swarmers to start a new colony. Treatment of drywood termites can be done in a variety of methods including fumigation, chemical treatments, and wood replacement.

Subterranean Termites:

Subterranean termites are smaller than drywood termites and require moisture to survive. They build their colonies in the soil and build mud tubes as passages to wood and their colony. Subterranean termites are most commonly found by the presence of their mud tubes in different locations of a residence such as the subarea, garage, interior and exterior. Treatment of subterranean termites requires pressure treatment into the soil to directly affect the termite colony and removal of any direct wood to soil connections to prevent future infestations.