Termites take years to do damage NORRISTOWN, Pa. If you’re beginning to see signs of termite damage, you’re seeing the result of years of infestation, says Paul Reber, county agent, with the Penn State Extension Service. Termites cannot cause enough damage in a short time to cause a building to collapse. Fortunately, they can be controlled through proper con struction measures and the ap plication of soil insecticides. One of the easiest recognized signs of termite infestation is the presence of winged termites or of their wings alone. But don’t con fuse them with winged ants, which do not damage wood. An ant has a narrow, wasp-like waist; a termite’s waist is broad. The antennae of ants are elbowed, the termites’ are straight. You’ll be able to see these differences with a magnifying glass. The winged termites are the only termites you’ll see, but they’re not the ones that do the damage. There are three castes of termites: workers, soldiers and reproduc tives (kings and queens). The workers are creamy-white and are seldome seen unless a termite tube or infested wood is broken open. Soldiers have large narrow yellowish heads with long jaws and are about the same size as an adult worker, one-quarter inch. The reproductives are brown or black and about one-half inch long. They have two pairs of translucent wings which break off shortly after swarming. These shed wings are evidence of termites in a building. The insects usually swarm in late winter or spring. The reproductives are the only caste attracted to light, so these are the ones commonly seen. Other signs of termite infestation Simple, Trouble Free WE WANT A WEgHgggg PI Si V *. r Up to 50 Custom Recipes Can Be Stored For Instant Retrieval... And They Can Be Easily Modified As Feed Requirements Change! ’ t • J More Accurate Than ANYTHING!! include earth-like material glued to wood that has been attacked by the termites. The wood has run ways or passages in it. When the wood has been infested for some time, it may be hollowed out or rotten in appearance. If you probe the wood with a screwdriver or other instrument, some worker termites may spill out. Termite tubes also indicate the presence of the insects. These earth-colored tubes will probably be found on wooden posts, studs, mudsills, door and window trim. Wood embedded in earth or in concrete cellar floors is especially susceptible to termites. To control termites, you can use one of two methods; structural or chemical. The structural method works on the principle that the less suitable a budding is for termites, the less likely the chances of infestation. To use this method, remove all scraps of wood from the vicinity of the building. Replace any wooden posts, steps, trellises, etc., with non-cellulose materials. Replace badly damaged timbers with sound materials. Do not permit wood within 18 inches of the soil. Provide adequate ventilation and drainage for basements, cellars and crawl spaces under the building. Fill any visible cracks and voids in the foundation with concrete or suitable caulking compound. The principle of chemical control is to establish a barrier of poisoned soil between the wood and the colony. Chlordane is the only registered insecticide for homeowners for soil application to prevent and control termites. The dosage and method of ap plication are detailed on the label. Follow instructions carefully. But the best method of control is still professional help, says Reber. With A Computer, Create Your Own Ration Recipes - 4 ||^ Sir mm r I I 'i t*»e « T 5 Automated System Saves You Time And Trouble * ** C*k ) V A. T Immediate past president of the Adams County 4-H Senate, Ed Wilkinson, congratulates 1984-85 4-H Senate President Sharon O'Brien as Josie Hess, 1984-85 4- H senate secretary, looks on. 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