Types of Termites

Drywood Termites
As may be guessed from their name, drywood termites infest dry wood. Unlike carpenter ants, they do not attack decayed wood. During the fall months the drywood termites migrate to structures from their nests in trees, posts or stored lumber.

Dry conditions can be tolerated by drywood termites for extended periods since they only require a small amount of moisture. This means that there is no need for them to maintain contact with the soil, so they do not utilize mud tubes as do the subterranean termites.

Several species reside in the U.S. These include the western and the desert drywood termite.