In Georgia, eastern subterranean termites are the most common termite problem. Eastern subterranean termites are extremely destructive to Douglas Fir and many other common building timbers. The Eastern Subterranean Termite has an enormous economic impact on timber causing millions of dollars of damage throughout the eastern U.S. Estimates are that more than 1 in every 5 homes will be sustain damage at some point in time due to these voracious pests.

The Subterranean Termite Life Cycle

If you think you have found Eastern Subterranean Termites in, or around, your residence, do NOT disturb them. If Eastern Subterranean Termites are disturbed they will only move to a new location in the structure. If you think you see Termites in your home call our professional staff right away so we can stop any potential damage and make sure that the pest is identified properly. To an inexperienced eye swarming ants can look a lot like swarming termites, Our trained experinced staff can identify your exact pest.

Common Name: Subterranean Termites

• Alates are a shiny dark brown to black, and have both a fontanelle as well as a single ocellus near each compound eye.
• Antennae have less than 18 segments.
• Wings are very light colored to white and are without hairs on them.
• There are 2 thickened veins that run parallel to each other from the base to the tip along the leading edge of the wing, and numerous short veins connect these two long veins.
• Soldiers have head capsules that are as long as the rest of the body, and the sides of the head are parallel.
• Jaws are symmetrical and without teeth along their inner margin, and they remain parallel to each other without having the tips crossing.