Termites are a common pest across the country, but there are multiple species that could potentially invade your home. Understanding the location of these species can help you decide if your home has a termite problem or if you’re dealing with another pest.
- Drywood termites prefer living in very warm areas and are not present in any area of the country that drops below freezing in the winter. They are most common in the southern states, especially in warm-weather states like Texas or Florida. They attack multiple types of wood and are incredibly destructive.
- Formosan termites are also most common in very warm weather areas. They are almost completely absent from states north of Kentucky. States with heavy infestations of Formosan termites include Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
- Subterranean termites can withstand a wider range of temperatures and are the most common termites found in cold weather states. That said, they only have a small presence in states like Michigan, Idaho, and Washington. They are almost completely absent in Maine and cannot live in Alaska.
- Dampwood termites are another type of termite found mostly in warm weather areas. They are especially prominent in the southwest and along the Pacific coast. Sometimes, they can be found in south Florida. Thankfully, these termites rarely, if ever, infest buildings.
Being a state that ranges in climate, people in New Jersey have it very tough when it comes to termites. If you feel your home may be in danger of infestation from any of these termites, call a professional pest control expert.
