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The incredibly high rate at which termites can reproduce makes them spread extremely quickly. They can also spread via swarming, which occurs during the spring and summer. They’re notorious for their ability to spread far and wide without being noticed. Several factors contribute to the spread of termites, some of which can be mitigated by pest control efforts, but others are completely uncontrollable.
One of the largest factors determining how fast termites can spread is their reproduction speed. Termites can reproduce extremely quickly; a single queen can lay up to 30,000 eggs per day – up to 10 million in a year! It takes a few months to a year for reproductive termites to grow to maturity and fly off to start their own colonies, but through sheer force of numbers, they can spread far and wide extremely quickly. Depending on the size of a colony, up to a pound of wood can be destroyed per day.
If your neighbor or the business next door has termites, it’s always a good idea to have your property inspected just in case. It’s not a guarantee, but since subterranean termites can have extensive tunnel systems underground, there is a decent chance that your property could suffer from the same infestation. Preventative treatment is always more efficient than waiting to act until you have a problem.
Every so often, reproductive termites (also called “swarmers” or “alates”) will fly away from their home colony and mate with a fellow reproductive from another colony. This mated pair become the king and queen of the new colony, and spend the rest of their lives producing new termites.
Termites spread fast and can take over a property before you even know they’re there. Preemptive termite inspections from a certified professional are the best way to protect your home or business from these destructive pests. The Inspect-All Pest Services team can help.
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