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 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
Termi mite Inspections – – Why? • Real Estate Transactions • Re-Infestations - Troubleshooting • Warranty Renewal Inspections
Termi mite Evidence • Termites build mud shelter tubes to protect themselves when traveling above ground. • Mud shelter tubes keep termites from predators and desiccation.
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
Termi mite Evidence Winged alates leave the emerge in large numbers to find mates and start new colonies
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
Contact Information Jim Fredericks, PhD VP, Technical & Regulatory Affairs jfredericks@pestworld.org 703-352-6762 www.npmapestworld.org
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