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Termites in the ground near shed. How to treat? (PICS)

Posted by hautinglu (My Page) on
Sat, Nov 7, 09 at 17:53

Well I was all set to put in a pull-up bar near my shed outside. There was already a hole there from the previous owners (who knows?).

Anyways, I started digging the ditch already there, noticed it was pretty easy going. Noticed a few pieces of chewed wood chunks. Didn't give it much thought. Got a little deeper, noticed more wood, 'white ants', and larva type eggs.

Initially I thought they were carpenter ants, but they weren't black, but were more clear/white-type looking ants. The shed is about 50ft from the house. Also, I have some dying trees that are going to be coming down soon.

So what are my options now?

1. Try to DIY and buy some spray at Lowes. (or go with a DIY bait system).
2. Call a local pest guy like Orkin for a one-time treatment.
3. Call a local pest guy for a 'bait' system about the house and annual contract, etc..

I doubt this is an isolated incident, since there is either termites or carpenter ants out back in the dead trees. (I have a lot of trees on the property).

What are your guys recommendations?

Thanks.

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RE: Termites in the ground near shed. How to treat? (PICS)

It's a little tough to see details. But I think they're ants. Which kind, I don't know.

Termites have "broad waists" whereas ants have a narrow connection between the thorax & abdomen.


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