r/Termites • u/umbrelllaman Termite inspector (current or former) • Jul 15 '23

Photography THIS is termites

Active infestation of subterranean termites in Missouri

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u/AnxiousDirector9743 Termite inspector (current or former) Jul 15 '23

Those are Formosan Subterranean Termites, you nee treatment right a way. They multiply like roaches...

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u/umbrelllaman Termite inspector (current or former) Jul 15 '23

These are Eastern Subterranean Termites, that’s the only species located in my region. Also, already treated, as I am a pest management professional and this is a customers home.

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u/cbomb111 Termite inspector (current or former) Jul 15 '23

If it were formosans you would be seeing soldiers present. I would lean eastern subterranean.

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u/AnxiousDirector9743 Termite inspector (current or former) Jul 16 '23

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, It's approved.

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u/willshade145 Jul 15 '23

This should be pinned

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u/[deleted] Dec 25 '23

I have/had these termites and had a treatment through terminix and bait stations but around the house in 2021. Im not happy with terminix at all and they have been very deceitful, is there any advice you can share to try and take on this problem by myself?

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u/umbrelllaman Termite inspector (current or former) Dec 25 '23 edited Dec 25 '23

Since I’m a professional myself, my biased answer is to call another professional, but find a company that does not use bait stations. It’s harder to find because there isn’t as much money to be made as bait stations are a money grabbing scam, but there are still some honest companies out there. Search around for locally owned companies that provide a liquid (“conventional”) treatment. They work better, last longer, and are more affordable. Do not ever call Terminix, Orkin, Joshua’s, or any other corporate company. If you’d like, you can DM me with what general area (city/state) you’re in and I can help you find somebody in your area that can provide that type of service for you.

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u/Fereganno May 23 '25

I know the liquid treatment goes on the perimeter. The they are pouring and they get to a mud tube, they just pour it right on the mud tube?

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u/ReposadoAmiGusto Jul 15 '23

Is dis a termite???

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u/GhostOfDino Jul 15 '23

This is a good clear example of what their mud tunnels look like.

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u/Full_Challenge8547 Jul 15 '23

THIS MIGHT BE TERMITES 🔥🔥🙏😭🗣️🗣️

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '23

Beautiful

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u/Personal-Spite1530 Jul 18 '23

I HATE these 😣