Tri Valley Termite Control, Inc.

Light brown in color, and are about 3/8" to 1" long.  These termite live in dry wood and do not need contact with the soil.  They will form colonies up to 2,500.  The work is done by immature termites before they reach adulthood.

Creamy brown in color, and about 1/8" -1" long.  These termites live in underground colonies up to 2 million.  They build tunnels to reach their food source.  These are the most destructive and can collapse a building entirely.

Brownish in color, and about 1/2" - 5/8" long.  These termites live in wood with a hight moisture content.  These are normally larger in size and their wings extend beyond their abdomen.  Not often found in structures because of their need for moisture.

Yellowish brown in color, and about 1/2" long including their wings.  These are the most voracious, aggressive and devious of over 2,000 termite species.  They are a subterranean species and also live in large underground colonies and build tunnels.  These are very difficult to control.  Prevention is key.

* The formosan termite can consume hundreds of pounds of wood in one year.

* Subterranean termites are a concern in every state except Alaska.

* Termites work 24hrs a day.

* They cause more damage than tornadoes, hail storms, wind storms, and hurricanes combined.  Causing over 1 billion dollars in damages every year.

* Some queen termites can lay 86,000 eggs a day, and can grom 3"-4" long.

* Termites have no waistline, yet Ants have three distinct body segments.