Drywood Termite
Cryptotermes brevis
Pests that infest furniture and structural timber without needing contact with ground moisture, leaving behind distinct frass pellets....
Behavior & Habits in Florida
Pests that infest furniture and structural timber without needing contact with ground moisture, leaving behind distinct frass pellets.
How to Identify the Drywood Termite
- ▸ Six-sided fecal pellets (frass) piled below kick-out holes
- ▸ Larger swarmers with smoky wings
- ▸ Infest dry, sound wood
- ▸ No mud tubes
Health & Property Risks, High Risk
- ! Damage to furniture and structural timber
- ! Costly localized repairs
- ! Hidden infestations in attics and trim
What to Do in Florida
Identify frass piles early. Furniture and isolated infestations may need fumigation or spot treatment. Call a licensed termite professional for inspection.
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Quick Reference
- Risk Level
- High
- Bites/Stings
- No
- Active Season
- Swarms spring through fall, often at night; active year-round
- Where Found
- structure, indoors
- Category
- structural
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Does the Drywood Termite bite in Florida?
The Drywood Termite does not typically bite or sting humans but poses these risks: Damage to furniture and structural timber, Costly localized repairs, Hidden infestations in attics and trim.
When is Drywood Termite season in Florida?
In Florida, Drywood Termite activity is: Swarms spring through fall, often at night; active year-round.
What does a Drywood Termite look like?
Key ID features: Six-sided fecal pellets (frass) piled below kick-out holes; Larger swarmers with smoky wings; Infest dry, sound wood; No mud tubes.
What should I do about Drywood Termites in my Florida yard?
Identify frass piles early. Furniture and isolated infestations may need fumigation or spot treatment. Call a licensed termite professional for inspection.
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