Heterotermes aureus
Color: Pale white to cream
Size: 5-12 mm
Shape: Small, long and soft body, winged.
Diet: Wood, dead plants and cellulose-based material
Habitat: Arid Regions,
USA (Arizona, California, Nevada and New Mexico)
In the deserts of Mexico, Central and South America
Their colonies are small. They are usually found underground.
They can live in areas with low humidity.
In the desert environment, they target woody plants that are dry and brittle.
They need moisture to thrive but can survive in desert conditions.
Reproduction usually takes place in late spring and early summer.
Wood Damage
Mud Tubes
Herd Activity
Fecal Pellets
Noise or Sound
Structural Attenuation
Signs of Damage to Soil or Foundation