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A termite colony can contain up to several million termites composed
of the colony castes of the queen, king, winged reproductives or
"swarmers", soldiers and workers. Worker termites are
small, creamy white to light brown insects. They are the most numerous
in the colony and the cause of all termite damage. They perform
several important duties in the colony. They feed the other castes,
forage for food, and build the network of mud tubes the colony uses
to forage for food. A property owner seldom sees the worker termites.
They usually do their damage without obvious tell-tale signs other
than from the moisture they bring with them. This moisture is usually
the first indication of termite damage. It causes the paint to peel
or the wood to warp. Inspecting for and controlling
termites is a job for the professional. There have been major gains in understanding termite colonies in the last ten years due to an intensified effort of research. It has resulted in new tools to combat termites and protect structures. At Whitco we use the most effective control measures available and stay on top of new developing techniques through "on-going" training. We utilize Termidor* termiticide, a newer tool which is proving to be very effective for structural termite protection. Call us today to alleviate your concerns about termites destroying what's probably your greatest investment - your home or business.
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