Nature’s Smallest Carpenters
Termites: tearing down, not building up
Termites are familiar to every homeowner in the Dallas area. Even if you haven’t personally experienced them in your home, it’s likely that you have a vague idea of the damage that they can cause. It’s important to note, however, that not all termites are the same. Our region is home to a number of endemic termite species, each of which have specific life cycles, patterns of behavior and consequences for local homeowners.
Types of Termite Species in Texas
There are a number of termites that are endemic to Texas, including:
• Desert dampwood termites
• Eastern subterranean termites
• Formosan subterranean termites
• Arid-land subterranean termites
• Western drywood termites
Not all of these termites are present in the Metroplex region. Dallas-Fort Worth lies near the boundary between the subtropical forests of East Texas and the semi-arid steppes of the southern Great Plains and Llano Estacado regions. The climate here is too … Read Full Post »