What Termites are in Atlanta, GA?

Termites in Atlanta, GA

Since we have year-round warm temperatures, Atlanta, GA is an especially high-risk area for termites. Even during the colder months, termites are still active and just as destructive as ever.

Here’s a little more information on the termites we most commonly see in Georgia:

• Eastern subterranean termites. These are the most common types of termites in North America – and they cost home and business owners thousands of dollars every year. They’re smaller than drywood termites and require moisture from the soil to survive. A common sign that these termites are infesting a building is the mud tubes they build.

• Formosan subterranean termites. A single colony of Formosan termites can contain millions of termites. They’re an invasive species quickly gaining a foothold in the Southern US. While they don’t eat more wood than other termites, they can do more damage in a shorter amount of time simply due to their numbers. As a subterranean termite, they also build mud tubes.

What Kind of Termite Do I Have?

Regardless of which type of termite you’re dealing with, you’re unlikely to see them “in person.” You’re more likely to notice the mud tubes they build or the damage they do. Unfortunately, by the time you notice these signs, the infestation is already in full swing. Preemptive inspections from a termite control company will identify early warning signs, potentially halting infestations in progress and protect you from future ones.

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