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Termite Control: Answers for Homeowners

Q: Why worry about termites? by Michael F. Potter, Extension Entomologist
A: Termites cause billions of dollars University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
in damage each year in the U.S. They Q: Why are infestations often discovered
primarily feed on wood, but also damage in the spring?
paper, books, insulation, and even A: Spring typically is when large numbers
swimming pool liners and filtration of winged termites, known as “swarmers,”
systems. Termites can injure living emerge inside homes. In nature, termites
trees and shrubs, but more often are a swarm to disperse and start new colonies.
secondary invader of woody plants already Triggered by warmer temperatures and
in decline. While termites may infest rainfall, the winged termites emerge
buildings at any time, they are particularly from the colony and fly into the air. The
relevant when buying or selling a home swarmers then drop to the ground, shed
since a termite inspection/infestation their wings, pair off with a mate, and
report is normally a condition of sale. attempt to begin new colonies in the soil.
Besides the monetary impact, thousands Termite swarmers emerging inside a home
of winged termites emerging inside one’s are incapable of damaging wood and
home are an emotionally trying experience only live for about a day. Removal can be
— not to mention the thought of accomplished with a broom or vacuum.
termites silently feasting on one’s largest
investment. (Continued on page 13)

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