06/03/2023
Termites feed on wood and other organic matter comprised of cellulose, many species prefer wood that is decaying or water-damaged, and others prefer dry, sound wood. When termites live outside and away from people, they help eliminate excess debris from the forest floor. When they move into our homes and businesses and feed on its structural wood, they become unwanted, destructive pests. There are several species of termites in the Virginia area that we need to guard our yards and structures against — subterranean termites, Formosan termites, and drywood termites.