Termites are the most economically important insect in the United States and in other places as well. Their destructive force is simply incredible and they cause millions of dollars worth of damage every year. As property owners, we tend to forget that termites attacking our homes are simply performing their natural function of breaking down wood. Termites are common in forests as recyclers of wood. There are several species of termites in the United States. The most common ones are the Subterranean, Drywood and Formosan termites.
While we at The Bug Clinic do not specialize in this area, we are prepared to provide some general information and some solutions. Trees and shrubs are affected by the environment in a number of ways. Beside the usual problems such as insects and disease, plants such as these are affected by the weather, animals, pollution (salt, acid rain, etc.), improper planting procedures and more. Even worse, plants susceptible to insects or disease are installed where they should not be which makes for both an unhealthy plant and an unhappy property owner.
Ants are a common pest especially in certain seasons like Spring. Many have their nests outdoors and they forage for food inside your home. If they find a good food source, they may continue to come back, collect their food and take it back to their outdoor colony. Others build their nest indoors. There are many different Ant species, with the same control treatments. However, we do have a separate web page on Carpenter Ants because they are of economic importance. For some species, elimination of breeding spots such as mulch and other decaying organic matter near a structure can be helpful.
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