These are above ground termite mounds found in Australia–not tombstones. In South Louisiana there are ten colonies of SUBTERRANEAN TERMITES per acre of soil; the colonies are deep under ground. You cannot see them! If you could, your backyard would look like the picture. It is important to keep in mind that subterranean termites are [...]

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Termite swarming season is right around the corner in South Louisiana. With ten colonies per acre of soil on average, and each colony containing 2,000-3,000 termites, they are constantly devouring wood. Subterranean termites are the buzzards of the forest. They are very beneficial in eliminating dead wood, limbs, and other forms of cellulose in the [...]

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For most people, it’s difficult to know the difference between a swarm of ants and a swarm of termites. Due to the threat they pose to your property, it is important for you to know the difference between the two.
For a detailed description of their differences, read our article in the Learning [...]

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Check out this video I found on youtube. Notice how the swarmers are pouring out of a single hole.  For more information on Termite Swarms, please see the previous post by clicking here.

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We’ve had a few termite swarm calls this week.
What is a termite swarm?
A  swarm consists of thousands of black insects that are about 3/8 inch long, with white/smoky colored wings that are longer than their body and are of equal length. What this means is that it’s the time of the year when termite colonies send out [...]

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…Then she and Joe went outside to look for the termite mud tunnels (of which Joe found six) coming from the soil, going up her slab and into the wall. Upon breaking open the tunnels, Joe found that her home was being attacked by eastern subterranean termites (reticulitermes)…Had these homeowners kept the original termite treatment contract that was in place when the home was built, it is unlikely that they would have termites now, or the expensive damage to their walls…

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