Do Termites Eat Sawdust?

Because drywood termites consume dry wood (true to their name), frass excreted by drywood termites is dry and pellet shaped. When in piles, the frass can look like sawdust or sand. The color can vary from light beige to black, depending on the kind of wood the termites are consuming.

What do termites hate?

Termites hate sunlight. In fact, they can actually die if they are exposed to too much sunlight and heat.

What wood do termites not eat?

Naturally Resistant

To deter the pests, homeowners can obtain heartwood-grade lumber for construction projects. Termites also tend to avoid specific species of trees such as redwoods, yellow cedar, Laotian teak, and cypress.