If you discover termites are in your home, we strongly recommend against disturbing them unnecessarily or breaking open their workings. Correct identification of the particular species of termite that is present in your home is vitally important but it is difficult for the lay person and is best left up to the experts.

There are three distinct groups into which termites can be divided – Subterranean Termites, Drywood Termites and Dampwood Termites. Please click on the page menu bar to learn more about each group.

The identification gallery below are clickable links to learn more about each species.