Do Termites Live at High Altitude

There actually is a “dark-colored Pacific Coast rottenwood termite.” These termites live in dead trees, logs and stumps in pine forests. They are often found at high altitudes. They attack wood directly, and their galleries follow the grain of the wood.

Do termites live in Colorado?

Termites are active in much of Colorado, from Fort Collins to Denver to Colorado Springs and from Grand Junction to Durango. Termites are less common in the northwest corner of the state.

Where do termites mostly live?

Some termites live in and need soil to survive, while others prefer to live in dry wood above ground level. Termites have been found living in walls, bathrooms, furniture, logs, and other wood sources found in or near the home.