What do termites eat?

Termites:

We got a question about termites.

What do termites eat?

Termites feed on dead plant material andd Cellulose like

  • Soil
  • Wood
  • Leaf litter
  • Animal dung

Cellulose is an organic compound.

There are over 2,000 know termites spices worldwide but those that present the biggest threat to American Homeowners are:

  • Subterranean termites
  • Fermosean termites
  • Dampwood termites
  • Drywood Termites
  • Conehead termites

So if you see any of the following it is time to contact The Bug’s End Pest Control Longview TX on +1 903-399-4497

✅ Mud tubes (used by termites to reach a food source) on the exterior of the home
✅ Soft wood in the home that sounds hollow when tapped
✅ Darkening or blistering of wood structures
✅ Uneven or bubbling paint
✅ Small piles of feces that resembles sawdust near a termite nest
✅ Discarded wings near doors or on windowsills indicating swarmers have entered the home

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The Bug’s End is a family owned professional pest control business. nOur home facilities are located in East TX and we provide bug exterminator service to Longview and Tyler, and surrounding cities. We specialize in roach and termite treatments for long term insect elimination.

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