It is important to understand the mechanism of drywood termite colony in order to exterminate them. Atlanta pest control knows this well and act accordingly to offer long lasting solutions for drywood termite problems.

How does a Termite Colony work?

• A termite colony generally starts when the winged, fertile reproductives called alates, are released from another mature colony nearby.

• Subsequent to release from the old colony, the pair of reproductive needs a place for nesting – easily provided by a crevice, corner or a crack.

• These nests are remarkable in their construction – and are built using a combination of soil, cellulose, faeces and saliva.

• The main functions of a nest are to protect the young, to collect and retain water and to facilitate reproduction.

• Once established, a colony initially has relatively few members and grows slowly, but steadily.

• But the growth soon picks up and it is very likely that within a few years, a colony may have several thousand individual members; some of them would become alates who would multiply elsewhere that could hollow out the frame around the location of first contact.

• Their tunnels and galleries may well extend into wall frames in every direction, into foundation woodwork, wooden floors and into the ceiling.

Drywood termite extermination

You need an expert help to control drywood termite. Find termite exterminator who has specialization in controlling drywood termite invasion. Do the detailed inquiry about the methods they will be using and their credibility. This will help you to pick the most suitable professional for effective drywood extermination.