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Termintes #7274938
05/28/21 11:03 PM
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Is there easy way tell or they very rare ne Iowa ? If notice lot cobwebs cellar an need go to broom, also very fine like salt grain size wood in several places on cellar floor

Re: Termintes [Re: coonman220] #7274948
05/28/21 11:15 PM
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I understand that you have limited means, but termites are not to be ignored.
Hire a professional.
Waiting will only cost you more in the long run.


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Re: Termintes [Re: coonman220] #7274952
05/28/21 11:18 PM
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Many places will do a free inspection.


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Re: Termintes [Re: USMC47 🦫] #7274954
05/28/21 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by USMC47
Many places will do a free inspection.

Even if they don't it's around $75.
X3 hire a pro

The termite guys missed one area at my house because it was behind the fridge. He came back and treated. Thankfully they abandoned the site long before.

Here's some pics of the travel way (like a straw) and they eat the back of drywall paper for the cellulose. This came to light because of the fire.

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Re: Termintes [Re: coonman220] #7274957
05/28/21 11:28 PM
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Hope that 4th stimulus comes through before your house falls down around your ears.


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Re: Termintes [Re: coonman220] #7274980
05/29/21 12:08 AM
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I don't know, not done any sweeping much basement since late march, unless bettles, hope not termintes , try Google it, they destroy ur wood, wonder if get some poison that kill insects an beetles an termintes, pets don't get lower level but attack bugs, where used live years ago at, never had centipede bug problem but here do, I destroy any centipede on site, they bite an dirty insects, they very fast an tricky for bugs on escaping

Re: Termintes [Re: coonman220] #7274985
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If it were beetles, it would be very fine like flour or talcum powder.
Like I said, you can't afford to be wrong about this.


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Re: Termintes [Re: coonman220] #7275038
05/29/21 06:39 AM
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If it is small grainy type frass most likely small ants, if very large saw dust looking pieces probably carpenter ants.

If very fine powdery like frass most likely powder post beetles. Powder post beetles can do a lot of damage over the years. Should be very small diameter pin head holes in the wood above the powder area.

Re: Termintes [Re: coonman220] #7275044
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Termites can be a disaster. My house had tons of termite damage that was missed. The main beam in the basement supporting the house looked fine on the outside, but you could stick a knife in it like a piece of butter.

Re: Termintes [Re: coonman220] #7275053
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Speak with the owner.

Re: Termintes [Re: Bob Jameson] #7275221
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Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
If it is small grainy type frass most likely small ants, if very large saw dust looking pieces probably carpenter ants.

If very fine powdery like frass most likely powder post beetles. Powder post beetles can do a lot of damage over the years. Should be very small diameter pin head holes in the wood above the powder area.

It is ants , yes a old house with main beam on jackstands hold it up

Re: Termintes [Re: coonman220] #7275366
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I look flashlite, some black ants on ceiling of wood cellar, hope not termintes

Re: Termintes [Re: coonman220] #7275421
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Originally Posted by coonman220
I look flashlite, some black ants on ceiling of wood cellar, hope not termintes


Those are carpenter ants. They'll destroy your house if left alone. Eradicating the carpenter ants is another good use of your stimulus money. I've seen tens of thousands of dollars of damage, done by carpenter ants in 2 different houses. In 1 of the houses, the ants caused a flood by chewing through the wood that held the supports for a waterline.

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Re: Termintes [Re: coonman220] #7275531
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As I understand it: Termites don't leave cobwebs or sawdust. They eat the wood and bacteria in their gut breaks it down and the bacteria's waste is what the termite lives on. You spray poison to kill that bacteria and they starve to death.


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Re: Termintes [Re: coonman220] #7275605
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Dave, do you have a mortgage on the house or are you renting? I only ask, because if you're renting, you should let the homeowner know about the problem.


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Re: Termintes [Re: coonman220] #7275640
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Dave termites have a "clear" rear end.
If you look at my pics you'll see what the travel way looks like. It's like a fine saw dust that's glued together. The way my termite inspector describes it they throw up what they eat and the saliva is a glue. The straw travel way going vertical along stud and drywall and a filler nest on the stud resting on the seal plate.

Re: Termintes [Re: coonman220] #7275653
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Termintes or ants both need treated.

Re: Termintes [Re: coonman220] #7275706
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I am owner, is there poison for carpenter ants ?

Re: Termintes [Re: coonman220] #7275748
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Termidor SC (fipronil) will take care of the ants, termites, and most everything else that comes in contact with it. Exterior use only.

This is dangerous stuff! Read the instructions, precautions, & warnings, wear safety gear when applying, etc.

A professional exterminator may be your best and safest option.

Re: Termintes [Re: coonman220] #7275758
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Boric acid is effective on ants and it’s cheap, mix 4 teaspoons to half a gallon of apple juice and put it out for the ants. They’ll take it back to the nest also. Should take care of them within two weeks.

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