How subterranean termites get into your house and how to stop them | 10News WTSP

[@rothwegk]

What an EXCELLENT video. Someone actually interviewed an expert. Thank you!

[@isaacbocage2067]

My favorite part was when the termite was holding a pencil

[@kcmaldonado3948]

Wearing a hard hat, examining the house plans, LOL

[@BrandonHall916]

Lol mission impossible

[@user-wz2uz1ln7l]

The termites is gonna be big brain

[@Dansk55]

This reminds me, never put mulch anywhere near your house. Yes the termites love the mulch and will build a colony in it. Best to keep a distance away around the house.

[@juliocamacho8354]

Good tip, thank you so mulch.

[@Dansk55]

@@juliocamacho8354 For sure. Space it out a bit. At least 2-4 inches from the house with fabric underneath and no more than a 2" layer, you should be fine.

[@juliocamacho8354]

@@Dansk55 Woosh

[@raydelmartinez2905]

Going to be removing the one close to my house today.

[@be-happy]

@hairlesheep what do you use instead of mulch, then?

[@armaan97]

Dr. Su is spot-on...excellent information.

[@2manycatsforadime]

where can one purchase the Dr Su bait stations?

[@christopherhawthorne5395]

Let me clarify something for everyone and this reporter: subterranean termites are a type of termite in which there are multiple species. The one that she is referring to, as the very destructive one is the subterranean formosans. There is a species that is called the eastern subterranean. The eastern subterranean is nowhere near as destructive as the Formosan. These are the ones that showed up in Hallandale Florida in the 1980s.

[@AquaMarino]

Thank you for making this video. I am so pissed about termites who were about to get into our new furnitures. 🤬

[@qhardy22]

I just came across this video searching about termites after discovering them in our yard. My husband and I were removing the mulch in flower beds and around trees in our yard to replace with rocks. I found little white ant-looking bugs crawling after removing sections of the cedar edging surrounding one of the trees. I had no idea they were termites until I was hosing the edging a few minutes later and noticed chunks of wood missing from the bottom of some sections. I had never seen termites before but instantly realized that is what they were, a couple even crawled out of the holes. I showed my husband who confirmed it We had just purchased the edging four months ago and it never crossed either of our minds that using cedar edging or mulch would be a concern for termites. I am kind of annoyed because that edging was pricey but also grateful to have discovered them when we did. It will not be put back; instead replaced with stone edging.

[@sheriturner6118]

Thank you so much for this information. We just dealt with dry wood termites and had our house tented. We had been doing a curb appeal renovation adding a new porch with Cedar of wall things very expensive but it looks gorgeous gorgeous. We found the termites like a month later. I hadn't done landscaping was trying to decide if I wanted rocks or mulch. Your comment has save me time and money already

[@jdahighroller9389]

This was an excellent 10 / 10 video

[@MonarchGuy974]

Thanks for the video! If they're already in the house how can a bait work from the ground 300 feet away?

[@nabetsenogerbo7450]

Treat the pop ups with termador dry. Strip the walls. Expensive right? Not as expensive as replacing a whole frame/joist. 😌

[@rahatmarwat3393]

Excellent...., Really appreciated......... Awesome information regarding termites and their management

[@JadedVibes]

I've noticed the ones that like to occasionally invade my room come out only when I turn my bedroom light off. They make very small holes in my wall, or ceiling. I've put drywall spackling to ceal the holes as a temporary fix. They have not broken through in about a week now, but I'm sure they'll show up again.

[@enginepaul8099]

Termite don't like light and you have dry-wood termites.

[@JadedVibes]

@@enginepaul8099 Thank you! I've moved to a new location in January, but I still appreciate the information.

[@theultimatereductionist7592]

At least termites eat a healthy diet high in fiber, so I suppose they deserve credit for that. Wouldn't want a million obese termites with colon cancer to have to take care of.

[@sfulghum81]

We have 2 different types of subterranean termites in Florida. The ones they are talking about in this video are Formosan termites that are invasive. We also have the native species or eastern subterranean termites. I've been with Massey services for 6 yrs and have seen so much damage from them.

[@santiroberts9211]

This was one of the most interesting videos I've seen in a while. And I could no help but notice that the termites used in the carpenter's drawings look more like fleas than termites. LOL. Thank you.

[@EnhanceEnhance]

Yeah those are flea illustrations, lol

[@susanp6057]

where can I purchase the Sentricon system for subterranean termites. I have them her in California and when I look online I dont see this brand.

[@Rico-ns5dt]

You ever find it? 🤔

[@Buckeyes43]

“Our team probably me” so relatable

[@grizzlyallen1940]

Where do I find that bait station he invented?

[@SharonPritchett-q6m]

Is there an insect that will eat or destroy the subterranean termites, so to say nemesis?

[@christopherdekonstrukt444]

I live in Louisiana and we have Formosan termites here. The previous owner of the house I bought 3 years ago left it seriously neglected. The bathroom drain has a hole in the slab where they often gain entrance however, the damage to the shower stall wall is high up in the top plate area and the lower part still intact. They're all long gone and I have no active infestation and have a liquid barrier however am dealing with the repairs.

[@TheAzSilk]

Are there any government help plans that can help someone get rid of the termites in their home when a person is very poor?

[@JohnWickkkk]

…..

[@lancedavis6809]

Termites are not attracted to sentricon stations! It’s called random foraging. Larger colonies forage more, so it works better on Formosans.

[@kcmaldonado3948]

They're not attracted to the station itself, it's the cellulose product used as bait

[@schoppepetzer9267]

My dad put dead wood against the holiday house to build a ramp for rain water. He wanted to save money for plant irrigation. I inherited the holiday home and have to invest 80k to rebuild the wooden roof. He did all the wrong things. Moisture, dead wood and plants close to the house, even touching the roof. Otherwise rational man, well read and informed made such fatal mistakes....

[@craigclark2379]

They just started showing themselves in my place... so pissed off!!

[@bassmusicman2034]

Craig Clark us too... we went to the store came back and saw them crawling around in 3 rooms wth.... never had this problem

[@nygiant103106]

Same here.. came out of nowhere it seem

[@rillyjo5810]

Dang that sucks guys. Are there gone know, what did u do?

[@inspectorlunge3887]

At least you don't have bed bugs.

[@Dansk55]

Draw the circle and start saving lol

[@baptiste19699691]

What type of wood they don't like? And what's the best wood for a fence?

[@lym3204]

Redwood or cedar are good for wood fences.

[@Crsa-ur3yd]

Great informations, thank you!

[@bether2game797]

I love this woman she is amazing!

[@erezinanicolet3601]

Very informative and useful video.

[@karencortis9136]

Where do I buy the green tube

[@lennorrismurray2016]

You can buy it from home Depot

[@harven23]

Who else thought of Breaking Bad when they were "tenting" ? :p

[@charlidurai2696]

what are the medicines to spray on wood and what medicine to be used on brick walls

[@JamesSmith-id1jh]

Chemical barrier is an absolute solution.

[@jaivionjones2205]

Absolutely not sentricon bait stations are best solution

[@dereckc9469]

trenched my house as a preventative, I picked July to do it, was not fun.

[@Flight-Instructor]

Very well done. I learned a lot from this video!

[@ddj197834]

Great video. Thank you so much for your help with the information

[@lennorrismurray2016]

They check every 3 months down here in Florida in Miami,why they are doing mines every 3 months

[@JOHNBON2010]

Can I do this myself in a house, ??

[@A-Mia836]

excellent video

[@natka8181]

I liked the professional scientist interview

[@gaynelllinzy9329]

How long do you need to vacate your house when you are treating both dry wood and subterranean termites? What pesticides are used when tinting your house for termites?

[@Watermelonysha]

Its so sad they don’t sell this sentricon bait station to the public, you have to hire exterminator company who will install it for $4000 and then monitor for $400 a year

[@outlaw81able]

I know this comment is late. I disagree. I can get you the system for 1200 for the installation if you're in Orlando.

[@francescasaunders2120]

This year we had major subterranean termite infestation. But at the same time we had some pool rusting (concrete pool) right where the worst of the termites were. I know they dont eat concrete but is it possible for them to make exploratory holes into the pool concrete looking for food/water (thereby allowing water to hit the rebar and rust?? Anyone hear anything like this?

[@Masteradamant]

yeah like near a hose

[@lancedavis6809]

Do fumigants penetrate Formosan Carton nests?

[@Gonzo4osu]

Subs themselves did not arrive in 1980 in Florida, they have been here forever. These are Formosans subterranean termites. He says it, but she does not.

[@JamalKhaffaf]

what if you have a log home? ...

[@TheAzSilk]

What does a person do when they’re poor and they can’t afford to get rid of the termites, except maybe getting on a payment plan that is very low. I live in a single wide mobile home that has been permanently fixed to the property. I also have an addition that is attached to my mobile home and that is where the termites have entered. They are in my ceiling, baseboards, oh dear Lord Jesus I need a prayer

[@EarthRichHerbs]

Thank you!

[@adricervantes4601]

Doing research after finding some and bates can attract NEW termites. They can be making their way to the bate but stop at your house and never make it to bate trap. Not the best way to treat them.

[@lancedavis6809]

5000 homes protected with that bait ... zero failures in 5 years

[@Dontspeakboutme]

Why they used a flea in the sketches lmao

[@loveemaaron]

Great video

[@stanleytapera4581]

i tried emailing you but you didn't respond

[@mandakinibaruah5622]

I hope they always check the old sparkies for any possible termite infestation. No one wants the wooden seat to collapse at the crucial moment!

[@christianco905]

Change my pillar to concrete since it was infested by termites.

[@lancedavis6809]

Wrong subterranean termites did not make their first appearance in Hollandale Florida 1980 they been here for centuries

[@macknumber9]

Cocaine arrived in 1980

[@OriginalCyndi]

I’m in California. It’s Monday. Big company is coming Friday. I’m freaking out and spray lots of bleach there ugh

[@OriginalCyndi]

Will bleach work til Friday? Maybe I can stuff some cotton in the crack?

[@DaRougaroux1]

Your termite toons are actually fleas.

[@Wildwood56]

and termites in santa yeasabel CA hwy 79

[@mandakinibaruah5622]

So, why termites build mud tubes ?

[@lynnebucher6537]

Protects them from predators and the elements.

[@jacobjackson6927]

It’s lactic acid bacteria, not concentrated hydrochloric acid.

[@mattiemoore665]

The difference between termites and flying ants

[@snoopfurlow1275]

Bifen,lay some bengal dust around the house

[@loadedfun4764]

No mulch

[@zadoksstudio8353]

Very informative

[@nabetsenogerbo7450]

Typickry

[@natallymelo3015]

Não entendi nada kkk

[@philzolth4710]

Ill tell you something that you probably don’t know about termites, they taste very very yummy, they taste like a citrusy candy and if I ever see them i eat as many as I can

[@priimrosepp]

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[@freemusicscore7281]

They have parasite inside that is why they are always hungry 0.0

[@JohnWickkkk]

Yummy 😋

[@pattizayas1051]

yuck!

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[@abeman2079]

Good video

[@jimenezjamz]

Great video