Pest Facts: Termites
Need to know more about termites? Find out more about pest biology, behavior, and prevention methods through the Pest Facts.
Subterranean Termites (Family Rhinotermitidae)
| Color: | Creamy brown |
| Legs: | Six |
| Shape: | Long, narrow, oval |
| Size: | 1/8" |
| Antennae: | Yes |
| Flight: | Yes |
Drywood Termites (Family Kalotermitidae)
| Color: | Light brown |
| Legs: | Six |
| Shape: | Long, narrow, oval |
| Size: | 3/8" to 1 inch |
| Antennae: | Yes |
| Flight: | Yes |
Dampwood Termites (Family Hodotermitidae )
| Color: | Brownish |
| Legs: | Six |
| Shape: | Long, narrow, oval |
| Size: | 1/2" - 5/8" |
| Antennae: | Yes |
| Flight: | Yes |
Formosan Termites (C. formosanus)
| Color: | Yellowish brown |
| Legs: | Six |
| Shape: | Long, narrow, oval |
| Size: | 1/2 inch in length |
| Antennae: | Yes |
| Flight: | Yes |
