Prevent Termites in OC
Termites can be quite common in Southern California and if you are unlucky enough to have them destroying your property, read on to identify the type of termite you have and learn how to stop them. In California, there are five species of termites: Western subterranean, Desert subterranean, Arid-land subterranean, Western drywood, and Pacific dampwood termites. Facts About Termites In Orange County, the Western subterranean termite is most common, causing millions of dollars worth of damage to infected areas. These termites eat common timbers used for construction and leave the wood as a thin shell with a honey-comb look to it. The Western subterranean termite caste system includes queen, king, ...
Stop Subterranean Termites in their tracks Orange County
Dont let Termites take over your OC home! Let Preferred Pest Control termite-proof your home today! (714) 486-2637 Termite facts and info: Did you know that termites have three “castes” in their colony? Yep, the workers are light colored with no wings, the soldiers have long heads with mandibles and reproductives are darker in color and have two pairs of wings. Workers: No wings/Cream colored Soldiers: No wings/tan-white colored/bigger heads Alates (AKA Reproductives): Two sets of wings/dark colored Swarmers: Warm temperatures and heavy rainfall can trigger an already established colony that sends out swarms of winged termites (Alates). You’ll notice small piles of wings in your home and this typically ...