Termites

The single most economically important insect pest we deal with is termites. Some studies say that termites cause more damage than fires.  Every spring it is termites that lead the parade of calls to our office phones.

In the photos you’ll see two very different looking groups.  The swarmers, or alates, are the type of termites most people see flying around or landing in window sills, getting caught in spider webs, etc.  Note that their bodies are straight, not the “beaded chain” of an ant body.  Termite swarmers are disturbing but they are not the ones that do the damage.  The trouble makers are the termite workers, shown in the second photo. You won’t see workers unless you open up a mud shelter tube or break open a piece of wood where they are eating… But, if you see swarmers… you’ll have workers!  When you do call 401-821-9440 or email tom@coventrypest.com