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Termites in Washington: what to know

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Termites in Washington: what the public record shows

Before you compare quotes, it helps to know which termites actually live in Washington, when they are busiest, and what the state figures look like. Everything below links to the agency or university page it came from.

Termite species recorded in Washington

Western subterranean termite (Reticulitermes hesperus) — Oregon State: causes damage to structures in the Pacific Northwest and 'may swarm any time of year'. Utah State describes swarmers 3/8 inch long and workers 1/4–3/8 inch, pale c…
Pacific dampwood termite (Zootermopsis angusticollis) — Oregon State: 'consumes and nests inside moist, water-damaged wood'; swarms 'during late summer or fall'. A moisture problem, not a soil problem, is the usual root cause.

When termites are busiest in Washington

Pacific dampwood swarms late summer or fall; western subterranean may swarm any time of year (Oregon State).

WSU mapping project: subterranean termites 'predominantly found in loamy soils rather than clay or rocky soils', with area maps for Kitsap County, Olympia, Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Tri-Cities and Yakima. Dampwood termites indicate a moisture/rot problem.

For context, nationally

approximately $2 billion per year — Annual US cost of subterranean termite treatment and prevention. University of Georgia Extension
Approximately $4.5 billion — Annual US spending to control subterranean termites and repair damage. University of Missouri Extension

Sources: University of Georgia Extension; University of Missouri Extension; Termites | Solve Pest Problems. Figures are quoted as the source prints them. How we check our sources

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Termite control in Washington

Termites in Washington: what to know

Around Washington

What to note

A useful next step

Termites in Washington: what the public record shows

Termite species recorded in Washington

When termites are busiest in Washington

For context, nationally

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