Family Kalotermitidae
Color: Light Brown or reddish brown.
Size: Workers 6mm King and Queen 12mm
Shape: It has a hard skeleton.
Nutrition: Feeds on dry wood.
Habitat: North and South America, Africa, Asia and Australia
Dry wood is termites living in rotten wood. They infest various types of wood and furniture.
In the USA, they are mostly found in southern states such as Florida and California. They are quite common in tropical climates. They form colonies quickly.
Their feces are small pellets called frass. They are usually found around the wood they consume. Depending on the color of the product they feed on, they can range from light to black.
During the breeding season they leave their colonies to start new ones. They shed their wings when they find a suitable place. These remains are indicative of signs of infestation.
Hollow wood is a sign of infestation. Small holes in the wood are also a sign of infestation.
Damage such as blistering and cracking is seen in wood that is damaged inside. Hearing clicking sounds inside walls and wood can be a sign of active infestation. It is necessary to seek professional support as soon as possible.
Furniture with wooden joinery,
Wooden partitions in houses,
Roof sections,
Wooden decks,
Wooden fences,
Skirting boards,
Wooden wall coverings,
Wood and Timber,