The eastern subterranean termite is well established and widespread within the state of Massachusetts. Although this species is widely considered to be the only termite species to dwell in the state, researchers believe that another subterranean termite species, R....
The eastern subterranean termite, (R. flavipes) belongs to the Reticulitermes genus of termite. This genus also includes other termite species that are well distributed throughout North America. These species include R. hesperus, R. virginicus, R. tibialis and R....
Up until the latter half of the 19th century, termites were not a common problem within structures located in Massachusetts, as termites are generally more abundant in humid, hot and tropical to subtropical environments. Today, the eastern subterranean termite has...
THREE WAYS HOMEOWNERS ARE INVITING TERMITES INTO THEIR HOME This year, Sachem Pest Control and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) are working to spread public awareness about termites during Termite Awareness Week, March 10-16, 2019. With spring just...
In the United States, damage inflicted to homes and buildings by subterranean termites cost around 2 billion dollars in repair costs each year, and this is not counting the cost of structural damage inflicted by drywood and dampwood termite species. Research has shown...
Unlike drywood and dampwood termites, subterranean termites forage and nest soil. Considering that their habitat lies below the ground’s surface, tracking the movements of subterranean termites is very difficult. In fact, it is their cryptic habitat that has prevented...
