Termites
At Triton Termite & Pest, we recognize that protecting your home from all of Florida's termites is a necessity most homeowners can't do without. Thats why many of our service plans include coverage for Palm Beach county's 3 primary termite threats: Subterraneans, Formosans, and Drywoods.
Subterranean
- Average Colony Size: 300,000
- Typical Colony Location: Below Ground
- Typical Florida Swarm Season: Mid January - Early May
- Typical Swarm Time: Late Morning - Early Afternoon
- Typical Swarmer Body Color: Dark Brown to Black
- Need External Moisture Supply? Yes
- Common Signs of Infestation: Mud tubes, exit holes, swarms, wings, damaged wood
- Treatment Measures: Soil Treatment / Baiting System
Formosan
- Average Colony Size: 1,000,000+
- Typical Colony Location: Below Ground, Above Ground Carton Nests
- Typical Florida Swarm Season: April - July
- Typical Swarm Time: Late Afternoon - Early Evening
- Typical Swarmer Body Color: Yellowish - Brown
- Need External Moisture Supply? Yes
- Common Signs of Infestation: Mud tubes, massive swarms & wings, carton nests, extensive damage
- Treatment Measures: Soil Treatment / Baiting System
Drywood
- Average Colony Size: Less than 1,000
- Typical Colony Location: Directly In Wood
- Typical Florida Swarm Season: Late April - Late June
- Typical Swarm Time: Night Time
- Typical Swarmer Body Color: Reddish - Brown
- Need External Moisture Supply? No
- Common Signs of Infestation: Fecal Pellets, Swarms, Wings, Kick Holes, Damage to Fascias & Eaves
- Treatment Measures: Localized Treatment / Fumigation
Flying Ants or Flying Termites?
Like termites, most species of ants also swarm. Here's a few quick ways you can easily tell whether the swarm in your home is ants or termites:
Ants:
- Elbowed Antennae
- Narrow / Pinched Waistline
- 2 Pair of Unequal Length Wings
Termites:
- Staight Antennae
- Broad / Even Waistline
- 2 Pair of Equal Length Wings