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Spray Foam m Insulation Imp mpacts on Subterranean Termi mite Inspections 5 March 2019 Jim Fredericks National Pest Management Association Termite Impact Eastern Subterranean Termite ( Reticulitermes flavipes) Consumers spend $2-3


  1. Spray Foam m Insulation Imp mpacts on Subterranean Termi mite Inspections 5 March 2019 Jim Fredericks National Pest Management Association

  2. Termite Impact Eastern Subterranean Termite ( Reticulitermes flavipes) • Consumers spend $2-3 billion on termite treatment and prevention each year • The economic impact of subterranean termites exceeds $5 billion (US) annually Clemson University - USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series

  3. Termi mite Inspections – – Why? • Real Estate Transactions • Re-Infestations - Troubleshooting • Warranty Renewal Inspections

  4. Termi mite Evidence • Termites build mud shelter tubes to protect themselves when traveling above ground. • Mud shelter tubes keep termites from predators and desiccation.

  5. Termi mite Dama mage • Typical layered-look with dirt or mud inside the galleries • Preferentially feed on wood between the grain • Damaged wood may appear ok on the outside, but hollow inside

  6. Termi mite Evidence Winged alates leave the emerge in large numbers to find mates and start new colonies

  7. Termi mite Entry Points Termites can enter structures in many different ways: • Exterior foundation walls • Interior foundation walls • Cracks in the footer • Behind brick veneer • Piers • Pipes

  8. Contact Information Jim Fredericks, PhD VP, Technical & Regulatory Affairs jfredericks@pestworld.org 703-352-6762 www.npmapestworld.org

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