Termites - Do It Yourself Termite Control Products - Termite Treatments: "# The Subterranean (Ground) Termite will have colonies in the ground, building vertical tunnels that look like mud tubes above ground level so that they can search for food.
# Subterranean(Ground) termites can form tunnels through cracks in concrete, so slab homes are not exempt from these termites.
Subterranean termites will die if exposed to air for an extended period of time; tunnels are used for transporting the food to the nest and protecting themselves.
Subterranean termites need to stay in contact with the soil in order to survive as opposed to the Drywood termites that only needs low moisture.
# Drywood termites are more prevalent in the coastal regions.These termites may be carried in furniture from one region to another. Drywood termites are found many times in the attic wood structure."
