Archotermopsidae

Five Termite Species All Homeowners Should Be Aware Of

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Women, Construction & Property, MEN, Consumer, Landscape, Other Construction & Property, Other Consumer, Residential Building & Real Estate, Termites, Hexapoda, Insects, Termite, Archotermopsidae, Zootermopsis angusticollis, Formosan subterranean termite

Each year, termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage in the U.S., which is not typically covered by homeowners insurance.

Key Points: 
  • Each year, termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage in the U.S., which is not typically covered by homeowners insurance.
  • To an untrained eye, termite damage can easily go unnoticed, said Cindy Mannes, senior vice president of public affairs for the NPMA.
  • Dampwood termites infest wood with a high moisture content and are typically larger than other termite species.
  • Conehead termites are an invasive species and can remain undetected for years as they refrain from building nests until their colony is strong and healthy.