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Termites?
In
Canada?
YES!
The
first
question
often
asked
is
whether
or
not
there
are
indeed
termites
living
in
Canada.
The
answer
of
course
is
yes,
the
do
exist.
Ontario
termites
are
called
Reticulitermes
flavipes
or,
more
commonly
"eastern
subterranean
termites".
As
the
common
name
suggests,
they
generally
live
under
the
surface
of
the
ground,
out
of
view.
A
colony
or
nest
of
subterranean
termites
may
be
up
to
12-20
feet
below
the
soil
surface
to
protect
it
from
extreme
weather
conditions.
They
like
moist
conditions
and
will
thus
build
"shelter
tubes"
to
travel
through
when
they
have
to
cross
an
exposed
area
in
order
to
maintain
suitably
humid
and
dark
conditions
for
themselves.
What
they
Eat:
Well
of
course
we
all
know
that
termites
feed
on
wood.
However,
their
preference
is
for
wood
that
is
in
contact
with
the
soil.
In
addition,
termites
will
eat
tree
stumps,
fallen
trees
and
other
natural
materials.
Of
interest
though
is
that
Easter
Subterranean
Termites
will
also
attack
swimming
pool
liners
and
PVC
pipes.
Inside
buildings
and/or
houses
termites
will
also
feed
upon
paper,
books,
cotton
and
other
products.
Inspection
and
Detection
of
Termites:
Termite
detection
is a
complex
process
and
involves
detailed
inspection
of
all
accessible
areas
containing
wood
(timber).
Your
Nimby
professional
will
inspect
all
areas
of
your
home
or
business
including
the
basement,
crawl
space,
garage,
roof
void
or
attic,
garden
landscaping,
fences
and
foundation
surrounding
your
home
or
business.
Can
I do
anything
to
deter
Termites?
Yes.
Termite
attack
is
usually
initiated
from
below
the
building.
Poorly
ventilated,
poorly
lit
sub-floor
areas
increase
the
likelihood
of
infestation.
Permanently
damp
areas
in,
under
or
beside
a
building
also
favor
attack.
Wood
that
is
in
contact
with
the
soil
should
be
raised
up.
Dead
tree
stumps
and/or
trees
should
be
removed.
In
addition,
drainage
should
be
improved
and
plumbing
repaired
to
reduce
the
risk
of
termite
infestation
occurring.
Materials
stored
under
buildings
may
promote
termite
entry
by
providing
pathways
around
physical
and
chemical
barriers,
by
reducing
ventilation,
or
they
may
make
inspection
of
the
area
more
difficult.
Removal
or
regular
rearrangement
of
such
materials
is
recommended.
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