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Serving the Santa Clara
County Area Since 1973

Termite Education

Subterranean termites are extremely destructive. First they build tunnels to wooden structures, and then they burrow into those structures to obtain food. Any wood or cellulose-containing material constitutes termite food, and given time to do so, they’ll eat until nothing is left but a shell. Termites avoid light and air, so they build their colonies where you’re not likely to stumble upon them.

Is it a termite or an ant?

On the off chance you do see them, remember that it’s easy to confuse termites with ants. Fortunately, there are features that distinguish them.

Ants

Termites

narrow waists

thick waists

bent antennae

straight antennae

two sets of wings
(one wing is longer
than the other)

two sets of wings
(same size)

Preventative Steps

We can show you numerous ways to keep pests from disrupting your home, including:

Keeping them homeless

  • Seal cracks and crevices where pests can get into your home.
  • Get rid of stacks of newspaper, papers, bags, and cardboard boxes that make good homes for pests

Keeping them hungry

Pests thrive on moisture. Keep them from getting to water by fixing leaks and not leaving dish water in the sink overnight.