Where Does Termites Live?

The pests can travel into houses on furniture and dry firewood. They also live in trees that are near cracks and voids in home exteriors. As these termites live deep inside wooden structures, home invasions are often hard to spot.

Where are termites usually found?

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.

What is the home of termites called?

A termite colony is usually started by a male and a female. They reside in a safe cavern, known as the royal chamber, that lies a couple of feet underground and the female termite's only responsibility is to only lay eggs. All other termites in the colony, then, are their offsprings.