August’s pest of the month – Termites
The warm and humid climate of south Louisiana is conducive to termites. Termites infest every place in South Louisiana, such as industrial sites, crops, dead trees, old buildings, shrubs, and homes. Termites are always observed in the morning as a swarm on structures where they can acquire food.
Formosan subterranean termites
Formosan termites are yellow-brown and can create their secondary colonies at the top of buildings such as broken roof tiles and broken pipes because they can acquire moisture. Within six months, Formosan termites can cause severe destruction of your house. Don't use plagiarised sources.Get your custom essay just from $11/page
Formosan termites mainly affect South Louisiana. Formosan termites are the most destructive and aggressive types of termites that cause a lot of damage to timber in South Louisiana. The Formosan termites regularly come in large numbers during summer and spring because of the heavy rain and the warmth associated with these seasons.
The swarmer of the Formosan termites has four equal wings, and the front wings contain a dark vein. The rest of the wings of the swarmer are translucent with tiny hair covering it. The soldier types of Formosan termites contain a fontanel at the forehead. The solders also have mandibles, which are narrow and flat compared to the head.
Formosan termites can as well infest living trees such as the cypress, oak, maple, and pine. Formosan termites can chew the electric cables, which can further result in electricity failure.
Prevention action
Termites are destructive to homes, trees, poles, and crops. It is essential to act quickly and prevent termites from causing further destruction in your home. It is high time to consult a professional at Bayou Cajun on the prevention of termites, especially if you are living in a high-risk area or you want to move to a place that is highly infested by termites.