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Louisiana Termite Damage

Subterranean formosa0n erm:te Damage in Louisiana How bad is the damage? $5 billion annually in damage to 600,000 homes Natranal Lou:stana $500 million annually New Crleans $300 million annually They can cause MAJOR structure damage in just 6 months They can cause the COMPLETE destruction of a home in just 2 years A mature Formosan termite colony may hold as many as seven million termites and eat 13 pounds of wood a day ftermites n Louisiana: LOCAL TERMITES There are two majors types of termites in Louisiana:Subterranean & Drywood Drywood Termites Subterranean Termites Formosan Subterranean Termites (FST) Native Subterranean Termites (NST) SIGNS OF SUBTERRANEAN Termite DAMAGE: Large number of alates or wings either inside or outside a house Inside a house Outside a house Earthen masses on door Mud tubes over foundartion frames,edges of walls, floors, ceilings,stairs, skirting or other areas of the house walls, piers and edges of concrete slabs Blistering of paint on windows,door frames and Tress with earthen material near the base and skirting on the bark Damaged fences, utility poles and landscaping timbers Damp areas on wall Distortion of floor, window or door frames FST are so damaging in Louisiana: SUPERTERMITES Formosan termite colonies can reach populations of more than 10 million individual termites. These supermites look extensively for food and can even go 100 yards away from the main nest. They have the ability to test chemical barriers so as to find ways to penetrate breaches in treated soil around the home. They are excellent at finding additional above-ground sources of moisture. Roof leaks, window frames, bathtubs and showers are common sources of moisture that may give way to them. It can be extremely difficult to get rid of these supertermites once they have established a colony within a building. SWARMERS The most common sign of a termite infestation is swarming reproductive termites on window sills or near indoor lights. Formosan termites swarm at night and are attracted to lights; native termites swarm during the day. The presence of Formosan termite swarms indicates a nearby colony and suggests that they may be attacking a nearby building or tree Source: LSU Ag Center Brought to you by: Fischer Environmental Services www.fischerenv.com FISCHER INVIRONMENTAL

Louisiana Termite Damage

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This infographic shows the damage caused by Subterranean Formosan termites in Louisiana, the types of termites found in Louisiana and common sings you might have a termite infestation. For more info, ...

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