Termite Control
Termites are among the most infamous of wood-destroying organisms. There are approximately 2500 species of termites known worldwide, but they are most abundant in warmer climates. One group of termites, the subterranean termites, is common in soil, dead trees, and wooden structures. The other group of termites, the non-subterranean termites, are divided into two groups: drywood termites and dampwood termites. Drywood termites are the most common, although dampwood termites can be found in some limited areas.
Termites are social, highly organized insects that have become increasingly important building pests in the UAE. During the past two decades, the UAE has imported many kinds of wood and wood products to cope with the needs of industrial purposes, new buildings, constructions, and furniture.
In the UAE ecosystem, two foraging strategies are used: they are either nocturnal or they build protective soil sheeting or tunnels to protect themselves from the sun’s heat and desiccating effects.Subterranean termites are the most common and destructive termite pests in the UAE. Termites feed on plant material that may be living, dead, or decaying.
Some species are capable of reducing wooden structures to dust and may cause serious damage to buildings. Termite control professionals must be knowledgeable in building construction and termite biology and behavior. ETS uses considerable judgment in the performance of every job and can protect your building from termite infestations for years to come using a specialized integrated termite management approach.
The major termite pests are:
Click on each species to learn about its identification/description, life cycle, common characteristics, damage, and economic implications.