Cryptotermes brevis
Color: Cream white
Size: 4 – 6 mm
Shape: Long and soft body, Straight antennae
Nutrition: Dry and dried wood
Habitat: Central and South America, USA( Florida, California and Hawaii)
They like to nest in dry wood and woody structures.
They live more easily in warm, tropical and subtropical climates.
Colonies are small, with a few thousand individuals.
They nest inside wooden structures.
They establish new colonies in warm environments.
They cause material damage to materials such as wooden structures and furniture.
These termite species are one of the species that cause serious material damage.
Small sand-like lumps of feces are seen near wooden structures and furniture.
Live activity inside the house during hot times.
Hollow sounds come from inside the wood.
Small holes appear in wood.
Wood species such as cedar, teak, red cedar are resistant to termites and should therefore be preferred.
Coating wood surfaces with linseed and neem oil can protect them from termites.
Since humid environments are termites’ favorite habitat, it is important to constantly ventilate and keep humidity at bay.
If there are water leaks in the area, repairing and fixing them and using moisture regulating devices can help.
Some species of ants can fight termites and keep them away from you. However, these species can also invade your home, so you need to be very careful.
Reptiles and birds are also a food source for termites. It is necessary to make sure that they are under control and professional support should be sought if necessary.
Termites do not like the mixture of white vinegar and lemon juice. Therefore, they move away from the area where the mixture is poured. You can apply this method to the areas you have identified.
Boric acid powder damages the nervous system of termites and causes them to die.
You can protect yourself from termites by spraying professionally used insecticides on wood. It is very important to follow the instructions of the insecticide when using this method.
It is used in cases of excessive infestation with fumigation management. The whole structure is closed and all insects are killed by gassing management. Professionals should do it.
Wood preservative chemicals prevent termites from entering the wood.
Borate-based preservatives are the most preferred by people.
Stations filled with poison that attract termites are placed. Termites entering these stations carry the poison back to their nests. As a result of this transportation, their colony is destroyed.
The most effective spraying to be done is done by professionals, please remember this!!!