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How Subterranean Termites Get Into Structures
A Guide for Architects and Builders
Dina Richman
University of Florida
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How Does the Problem Start?
A. Existing Colony– Tubes connect colony to structure– Most frequently near moist wood and soil
B. New Colony– King and queen choose area and excavate– Seek moist wood and soil
• Require Food, Water, and Access
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Existing Colony: Mud Tubes Connect Colony in Soil with Wood in House
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Typical Termite Entry Into Structures
1. Termites consume wood in ground
3. Finally infest wood2. Then construct tunnels
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Mud Tubes
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Wood Next to or Under Structure
Provides Food
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Termites Access Into StructureFloating Slab
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Termites Access Into StructurePartially Supported Slab
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Termites Access Into Structure Supported Slab With Veneer
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Termites Access Into StructureMonolithic Slab With Veneer
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Crack in foundation
Wood in contact with soil
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Termites Access Into StructureWooden Porch
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Termites Access Into StructureDirt-Filled Porch
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Foundation Penetrations
Concrete shrinkage allows termites access
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Foraging and Guidelines
• Guidelines preferred
• When unconstrained, termites will tunnel in a radiating pattern
• When guidelines are introduced, the uniform tunneling pattern is disrupted and direction proceeds along guidelines
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Foraging and Guidelines
Day 14 Day 14 (Found Gap 3d)
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What Are Guidelines?
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Construction Mistakes and Homeowner Alterations Allow
Termite Access
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Exterior Finish Below Grade
Allows Termites Hidden Access
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Hidden Termite Access
• Monolithic slab
• Vapor barrier used as form
• Brick veneer and stucco extending below ground
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Hidden Termite Access
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Subterranean Termite Entry Points
• Foundation– Cracks– Plumbing connections– Expansion joints– Utility conduits– Non-integral footers
(Cold joints)
•Exterior Siding–Stucco–Brick veneer–Wood, vinyl,
Hardy Board–EIFS
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New Colony: What Makes an Area Attractive?
Moisture Next to Foundation
• Gutters and downspouts
• Improper drainage, grading
• Sprinklers, irrigation, water spigots
• Roof leaks
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Gutters
• New Building Code– Gutters and down
spouts on eaves under 6” wide
Water can build-up next to foundation due to lack of gutters
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Mis-directed downspouts
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Sprinkler head directs water towards bushes
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Roof
gravity
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Improper Roof Flashing
No flashing
Not effective•Allows moisture buildup
•In wall voids•Adjacent to foundation
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Walls Voids
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Summary of Key Concepts• Food
– Wood-to-soil contact
– Form boards not removed
– Wooden debris left inside CMUs
– Wood refuse buried under slab
• Water– Improper drainage, grading
– Irrigation wets foundation
• Access– Exterior cladding, EIFS below grade
– Landscaping
– Plumbing penetrations
– Additions, adjacent slabs
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Why Pre-Construction Treatments Fail
• Pre-construction disruption– Additional grading, vapor barrier, walking across treated area
• Contractor error– Grade stakes, form boards, cellulose debris within foundation
• Post-construction disruption– Landscaping or add-ons
• Breakdown due to climate and soil conditions• Applicator error
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Infestation Rates in St. John’s County
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Author: Dina Richman, University of [email protected]
Photos: Dina Richman and Cynthia Tucker, University of Florida
Entomology And Nematology Department Copyright University of Florida 2000
For more detailed information see the Featured Creatures WWW site at
http://creatures.ifas.ufl.edu/