Subterranean Termite Guide: Biology & Risks in Jubail
Subterranean termites (Reticulitermes and related species) live in vast underground colonies containing hundreds of thousands of workers. They require soil moisture to survive and construct protective mud shelter tubes to bridge concrete footings and reach cellulose inside buildings.
Key Activity Signs to Identify
Mud shelter tubes along foundation beams, hollow-sounding wooden door frames, blistered paint resembling water damage, and temporary swarms of winged reproductives during seasonal humidity shifts.
First Actions & Professional Intervention
Do not spray surface aerosol bug killers onto mud tubes; doing so only causes the colony to reroute inside walls. Schedule a professional soil evaluation.
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