Termite queens can lay an egg every 15 seconds.
(from terminix website)
Drywood Termites live entirely in dry, sound wood. Unlike subterranean termites, they require no connection with the soil. These termites attack the structural wooden frames, as well as furniture, hardwood floors, and wooden articles of many kinds. Colonies are small in comparison to subterranean colonies, containing only a few thousand individuals. Because of this, infestations are often localized in areas such as door and window frames, a piece of furniture, or even a wood picture frame. Multiple colonies may be present - up to several dozen per structure.
Apparently we've had termites for a LOT of years and apparently they have been supre happy living in the subfloor of our kitchen. Oh, and it's not very localized. They've been there a long time and have had time to move around and spread out their territory!
Friday we move out for the weekend to be fumigated.
3 comments:
So sorry Denise! I learn something new everyday when I read your blog. Good luck this weekend. I sincerely hope things getter better and not worse.
Whoa! Not going for the heat, huh?
DENISE!!! oh my! what an adventure!! why don't you just come back to columbus for a few weeks while your house is getting a makeover!
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