Learn the dangerous difference between ants and termites!
These are termites
Here is a list of common pests in the area. If you need a professional, call 800-525-4825 or for Cape Cod 800-499-5866 for your FREE estimate today! For a location near you, click here.
Worker
Actual size 1/4-inch
Remains hidden inside wood or earth. Resembles a grayish-white ant—except subterranean termite has thick waist and straight antennae. His job is to feed colony; to do this he travels between the ground and wood through mud tubes. |
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Soldier
Actual size 5/16-inch
Remains hidden inside wood or earth. Resembles worker, except for longer armored head, with large jaws to ward off enemies. His job is to defend the colony, mainly against ants. |
Queen
Actual size 1/2-inch
Young queens swarm to formnew colonies. Brownish or black, with a thick waist and 2 pairs of wings equal in length. Her only duty is to lay eggs. |
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