Mud Tunnels & Fallen Wings – Telltale Signs of Subterranean Termites
What are subterranean termites, and how are they unique?
Subterranean termites differ from their drywood relatives in a few key ways. They nest underground, which shelters them from the elements and increases their range of habitats, whereas drywood and dampwood termites nest inside the wood structure they are destroying.
Subterranean termite colonies may get so large that sub-colonies may eventually form, spreading the infestation rapidly to other areas of your home!
To travel between their underground nests and your home, subterranean termites construct travel chutes, commonly called “mud tubes,” which act as something of a supply super-highway, connecting their subterranean nest with the wood structures they are feasting on.
Mud tubes will look like you’d think, pencil-thin tubes that look like dirt. These can be found near your foundation and sometimes even right along the walls of your home. If you find one, consider slicing it open and checking for termites.