Drywood Termites Latin Name: Genera Kalotermes & Incisitermes Appearance: Larger than subterranean termites, up to one-half inch long; no worker caste in the colony.
Habit:
Create colonies in wood, with no connection to the ground necessary; often found in attic wood; need very little moisture.
Diet:
Wood and occasionally other cellulose material.
Reproduction:
Nymphs pass through seven instars before reaching adulthood; sexual forms eventually swarm to form new colony.
Other:
Cause serious damage to structures, often long before they are discovered; piles of sawdust-like pellets are a distinct sign of infestation; not as widespread as subterranean termite; colonies may contain up to 2,700 members.
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Drywood Termites
Latin Name:
Genera Kalotermes & Incisitermes
Appearance:
Larger than subterranean termites, up to one-half inch long; no worker caste in the colony.
Habit:
Create colonies in wood, with no connection to the ground necessary; often found in attic wood; need very little moisture.
Diet:
Wood and occasionally other cellulose material.
Reproduction:
Nymphs pass through seven instars before reaching adulthood; sexual forms eventually swarm to form new colony.
Other:
Cause serious damage to structures, often long before they are discovered; piles of sawdust-like pellets are a distinct sign of infestation; not as widespread as subterranean termite; colonies may contain up to 2,700 members.
