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Elimination of Termites in Barcelona
termites are considered social insects, since they live in colonies.
They move and they live underground; Therefore, its early detection is very difficult.
They feed mainly on wood cellulose., even though they don't actually live in it. That is why they become a real problem, because 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 certain treatment, as it happens with the woodworm, therefore also taking into account the surface to be treated.
Inert gases, heat, cold, radiation, biocides injected or in bait. The FitoStinger specialist team 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 pests and dangerous for the damage they can cause. They dig galleries plugging the entrance, so on many occasions it is difficult to know if they are inside.
Its xylophages that they feed on NOT living woodsas the structures (beams, columns, frames, etc.) This implies latent dangers, since their presence is usually not 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.
