There are three varieties of termites that could wreak havoc on your life. There are drywood, Formosan, and subterranean termites.
Drywood termites cause problems with wood areas especially. They often get into trees that are dead. This does not necessarily hurt you unless you have a home next to a large dead tree infested by them. If you are close to such a tree, you will want to make sure and get rid of them so the tree does not fall on your house but also so that the termites do not take up residence in your home. This type also can cause problems with the frame of a house that is made of wood as well as furniture that is made of wood.
Formosan termites can also be a problem. They can actually cause the most problems of the three types. These also eat wood, but they also want anything that has cellulose in it. They reproduce very quickly and have very large colonies. It would be important to get termite control quickly if you ever suspect these termites are in your home.
Subterranean termites thrive on moisture. These types start underground and build tunnels to find food. Formosan termites are also called subterranean.
None of these bugs are a good one to have hanging around. It is essential that you get termite control to eradicate the problem if you suspect an issue.
No one wants to even think about termites being in their home. The devastation that can be caused by them is nothing to ignore. Different termite control companies will likely do different treatments to get rid of the problem. You may have no preference when it comes to chemicals, but you would be wise to do some research so that if the company has options, you will be able to have a preference.
If you suspect a problem, you would be wise to do some research into agencies near you that deal with this problem. Find one to do an inspection and also give you an estimate if there is a problem. If you do not agree with their findings or if the cost is too high, continue your search for a good company to help you avoid the termites taking over.
Just remember that any cost is probably less than that of having your home rebuilt. Make wise choices today so that you will not need to worry about bigger choices down the road.