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Elimination of Termites in Barcelona
Termites are considered social insects, since they live in colonies.
They move and live underground ; therefore, early detection is very difficult.
They feed primarily on the cellulose in wood , although they don't actually live in it. This makes them a real problem, because they can damage essential structures without being detected.
Despite their very important role in the environment (they decompose dead plants and trees and thus favor the land), they become a problem when they damage our spaces.
Prevention and treatment of the plague of Termites:
Naturally, each species requires a specific treatment, as is the case with woodworm , taking into account, therefore, also the surface to be treated.
Inert gases, heat, cold, radiation, injected or baited biocides . The FitoStinger team of specialists will offer you the most suitable option.
An inspection will be carried out prior to each treatment to determine the type of species, the measures to be taken and the damage caused.
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Characteristics of Termites:
Termites are one of the most aggressive and dangerous pests due to the damage they can cause. They excavate galleries, blocking the entrance, so it is often difficult to know if they are inside.
They are wood-boring insects that feed on non-living wood , such as structures (beams, columns, frames, etc.). This implies latent dangers, since their presence is not usually detected until the damage is considerable.
How to identify the presence of Termites?
2.- Presence of winged insects, similar to ants with wings. They are the termites that go outside as part of their reproductive phase.
3.- Ripples in the paint of doors and/or windows.
4.- Wood that sounds hollow or breaks easily.
5.- Presence of a kind of tubes or chimneys, like stalactites and made of mud.
6.- Mud tubes as tunnels, which are built in sometimes visible areas.
Types of Termites:
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Underground termite (Reticulitermes spp.)
Brown head and white body, it has a length of 5 to 10 mm. Queens are capable of laying thousands of eggs a day. The workers build their nests in the ground, where they mainly depend on humidity to survive.
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Wet wood termite (Kalotermes flavicollis)
Dark brown in color and 5-10 mm long, these xylophagous insects live in common termite mounds, where there may be as many as several million termites. They feed on wood in a state of decay or decomposition.
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Dry Wood Termite (Cryptotermes brevis)
Their color is whitish brown and they are the largest, ranging from 7 to 11 mm. They eat wood in all directions. With the passage of time they leave the piece of wood with a normal appearance, but nevertheless it is hollow. The larvae develop in winged, soldiers or workers.
