Termite control starts with understanding termites. Walker Pest Management has spent a lot of time studying and training to provide your home and business the best termite protection from termite damage. Termites are social insects living in colonies which are usually located in the ground or in wood. They are worldwide in distribution with over 3,000 described species with at least 50 species found in the United States. Based on the location of their colony, termites are typically divided into subterranean, drywood, and dampwood termites. The biology and habits of these three groups are different and require a detailed knowledge in order to effectively control them. A good termite control strategy should be handled by a licensed, professional company, and is not recommended for the average homeowner to do themselves.

Termites are made up of workers, soldiers, and swarmers. The workers look creamy white in color with a slightly darker head. Workers have no wings and they maintain the colony, construct and repair the nest, and forage and feed the colony.  The Soldiers are also creamy white except for a dark and much-enlarged head. Soldiers also lack wings and their one function is to protect the colony.  Swarmers are pale yellowish to reddish brown to black in color, depending on the species. They have two pairs of wings nearly equal in length and width, which lie flat over the abdomen when not in use. They use these to fly to a location then drop onto the ground at which point they will shed their wings. They will then find a mate and start a new colony.