Termite Infestation in West Palm Beach

Types of Termites
Termites are small, primitive insects. They are very social as they live in organized colonies, like bees, ants, or wasps. Those colonies are often very large. Each individual plays a very specific role in them, depending on the social group to which it belongs. Around the world, almost 2000 species of termites are now known. The vast majority of them live in tropical and equatorial regions. There, the damage caused is considerable. Florida is one of the most affected areas in the United States. Here are the main ones: 1) Subterranean Termites Subterranean termites live in the ground and move up the wood they feed on. They need wood or other cellulose-based materials to survive. Subterranean termites can travel up to 300 feet from the termite nest to find food. They also need a constant source of moisture. They can find this through:- Leaking roofs
- Leaking plumbing
- Leaking showers
- Toilets
- And others