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Do Termites Bite?

While termite colonies include a highly evolved soldier caste, these soldier insects are equipped to combat invading insects, such as ants and members of rival termite colonies. Termite populations also cause severe harm to homes, but are not known to bite humans.

Can Termites Harm Humans?

Solider termites have the ability to bite humans, but would only do so if handled. Essentially, termites definitely bite wood and do attack other insects, but they do not bite people.

Nevada Dampwood Termite Soldier

Although homeowners experiencing an infestation should not be concerned about receiving bites from termites, professional extermination methods should be sought and implemented to protect the structure of your home. Signs of termite infestation depend on the type of termite but can include termite droppings, damaged wood, sagging floors or ceilings, mud tunnels located near the foundation or winged swarmers.

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How do you know if you have termites?

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Why should you be worried?

Termites cost Americans more than $5 billion in damage each year and most insurance plans don’t cover the damage.

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Resources

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How Long Does a Termite Live?

Should I buy a house with beam damage from insects?

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Could it be ants instead of termites causing the damage?

Are round holes in tree from termites?

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There are perfectly round holes that look like they have been drilled into the base of the tree. I am told that the moisture is just the water seeping out of the tree! Is it termites?

Where Do Termites Come From?

How do I get rid of termites in my house?

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How do I get rid of termites in my house?

Can termite dust make me sick?

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I am a renter and am constantly vacuuming up termite dust. Can this make me sick?

What does a termite larva or termite eggs look like?

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What does a termite larva look like? What do their eggs look like?

How do you treat barn wood for termites?

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We would like to install an old barn beam in our home. How do we check, treat, or pretreat for termites?

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