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5 March 2019

Jim Fredericks National Pest Management Association

Termite Impact

Eastern Subterranean Termite (Reticulitermes flavipes)

• Consumers spend $2-3 billion
• n termite treatment and

prevention each year

• The economic impact of

subterranean termites exceeds $5 billion (US) annually

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Termi mite Inspections – – Why?

• Real Estate Transactions
• Re-Infestations - Troubleshooting
• Warranty Renewal Inspections

Termi mite Evidence

• Termites build mud shelter tubes to protect themselves when traveling above ground.
• Mud shelter tubes keep termites from predators and desiccation.

Termi mite Dama mage

• Typical layered-look with dirt or mud inside the galleries
• Preferentially feed on wood between the grain
• Damaged wood may appear ok on the outside, but hollow inside

Termi mite Evidence

Winged alates leave the emerge in large numbers to find mates and start new colonies

Termi mite Entry Points

Termites can enter structures in many different ways:

• Exterior foundation walls
• Interior foundation walls
• Cracks in the footer
• Behind brick veneer
• Piers
• Pipes

Contact Information

Jim Fredericks, PhD

VP, Technical & Regulatory Affairs jfredericks@pestworld.org 703-352-6762

www.npmapestworld.org