Do Termites only attack old, rundown buildings?
Termites have been found in buildings as early as four months after construction. Every building fabricated wholly or partly of wood is susceptible to termite infestation. Are there different kinds of termites? Entomologists have identified over 2,300 species worldwide, 45 of which exist in the United States. Generally, homeowners only need to worry about two types: Subterranean and dry wood termites. Each must be dealt with separately. Are there other wood destroying insects to worry about? Besides termites, there are many other insects which can feed on the food in your home. Powder-post beetles are second only to termites in the severity of their destruction. Like termites, they can also do extensive damage before their presence is known. If I’ve never seen any evidence of dry wood termites or powder-post beetles, does that mean my home is free from wood-destroying pests? Not necessarily. These pests work from the inside out and are extremely difficult to detect. Dry wood termites a
