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Subterranean Termite

Critical

Reticulitermes flavipes

Overview

The most destructive timber pest in the world. Builds mud tubes to access above-ground food.

Health risks

No direct health risk but causes catastrophic structural damage silently over months.

Signs of infestation

  • ✓Mud tubes on walls
  • ✓Hollow-sounding wood
  • ✓Discarded wings near windows
  • ✓Bubbling paint on wood

Prevention

  • ✓Keep soil away from wood
  • ✓Fix leaking pipes
  • ✓Remove dead wood and mulch
  • ✓Ventilate crawl spaces

Common regions

📍 Worldwide📍 Common in Portugal📍 Very common in Angola📍 High risk in tropical climates

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