The Termite Guy FAQs

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While they can't eat concrete, they can find tiny cracks and gaps in concrete to access wood above. They may also build tubes over concrete surfaces.

Southern California is home to termites (subterranean and drywood), ants, spiders, rodents, cockroaches, and wasps. We specialize in addressing all these pests.

Mature subterranean termite colonies can contain 60,000 to several million individuals, with constant foraging and wood consumption.

Moisture problems, wood-to-ground contact, and cellulose materials near foundations attract subterranean termites.

Severe structural damage can occur within 2-3 years with a large colony, though damage typically takes 5-8 years to become significant.

Visible damage may take 3-5 years to appear, as colonies develop slowly compared to subterranean termites.

Subterranean termite colonies can extend several feet below ground, with some tunnels reaching depths of 20 feet or more.

Mud tubes are tunnels built by subterranean termites to maintain moisture while traveling between soil and wood. They protect termites from predators and dehydration.

Drywood termites create clean galleries across wood grain, while subterranean termites follow grain and leave mud tubes.