What termites are in Arizona?

Thanks to our warm year-round climate, termites are a common problem in Arizona. While we primarily deal with just two different species, the types of termites in our area are some of the most destructive. Here’s what you need to know about termites in Arizona:

• Eastern subterranean termites are notorious for causing costly damage to houses and other structures with wooden components. They’re considered the most economically destructive termites in North America. These termites have smaller bodies and need contact with soil to survive, so they often build mud tubes to travel inside of.
• Formosan termites are aggressive. Their colonies are exceptionally large, with some growing to contain millions of individual insects. Since they aren’t picky while feeding, they’ll chew through almost any type of wood. They also build underground tunnels,  making it hard to notice an infestation.