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Subterranean Termite
Entry Points
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Anything that links the building to soil -
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Summary: Subterranean termites enter
buildings through "shelter tubes" that the termites
construct. Shelter tubes can be built on any
support that spans between building and soil.
Inspecting for termites therefore = inspecting for
shelter tubes.
Jack DeAngelis, PhD
OSU Ext. Entomologist (ret.)
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Termites move from
soil to structure
Subterranean termite
colonies usually start below ground on wood
debris left behind during construction. Termites
then extend the colony by "shelter tubes"
built over, or inside, material that spans between
the soil and building (see drawing below). In
short -- anything that links the soil to the
building can serve for termite access.
Termites enter houses
through a number of "weak, or entry, points" (right)
such as foundation walls and posts. These areas
should be regularly inspected for termite activity.
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Subterranean
termite entry points. Cross-section
through foundation and floor jousts.
Original drawing from Wood-Inhabiting
Insects in Houses by Harry B. Moore,
1979. USDA, Forest Service and HUD.
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Termite
shelter tubes built on a foundation
wall.
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What are Subterranean Termites?
Treatment Options for Subterranean
Termites
Using Termite Baits
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