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DocuSign Envelope ID: 7CA2339D-D38F-4A93-B7 A783781542B %ustomer Fact Sheet for Subterranean Termites H .ETT PLEASE NOTE that this form must be acknowledged by the Customer or Customer's Representative prior to any service(s) being performed. This form is also incorporated into your Service Agreement by reference. Refer to the Terms and Conditions of your executed Service Agreement for additional information. What Are Subterranean Termites? Subterranean termites are both native and exotic (non-native) pests that live in colonies within the soil. Subterranean termites are the most destructive and most frequently encountered termite in Florida. Even though subterranean termites nest in the soil, they can attack structures by constructing mud tubes that connect their earthen nest to the wood inside of the structure. Subterranean termites are also capable of building aerial nests if all social groups of the termite hierarchy are present and a moisture source is available. Subterranean termites are social insects, meaning that they have a reproductives (king and queen) and many sterile nestmates. These sterile members - called workers and soldiers - do the majority of the work within the colony, while the king and queen remain together to produce more sterile nestmates for up to ten (10) years. Subterranean Termite Facts: - Termites don't sleep, take vacations, or holidays. They work 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. - They eat cellulostic materials, including drywall, paper, fiberboard, cotton fabrics, plant fibers, and, most obviously, wood. - The colonies are in soil to retain moisture, but also may sometimes also be found in wet wood. - Subterranean termites will attack wood that is in direct contact with the ground. - They build mud tubes to reach wood several feet aboveground, sometimes reaching fifty (50) or sixty (60) feet in length. - Colonies can reach as many as three million (3,000,000) individuals for native subterranean termites, while exotic (non- native) termites may reach the five million (5,000,000) member mark in a mature colony. - If large numbers are found swarming inside of a structure, it is a good indicator of a mature infestation. - If large numbers are found swarming outside of a structure, it doesn't necessarily mean that the structure is infested, but is a definite reason to investigate the structure further. - Colonies can operate in up to a three hundred (300) foot radius, with twelve (12) to eighteen (18) feeding sites, and members of the colony are constantly foraging for new feeding sites in that radius. How Our Treatments Work. Subterranean termites tunnel through the top few inches of soil, foraging for food to feed their underground colony. The two treatment methods consist of Baiting or Liquid Defense. Foraging termites prefer our Bait more than wood, and once the Bait Stations installed around the perimeter of your home are discovered, the termites recruit others to feed. Once our Bait is ingested, it is spread throughout the colony, and the colony is prevented from molting and is eliminated. Our Liquid Defense subterranean termite control utilizes the newest non -repellent technology, employing a "stealth" termiticide that termites cannot detect until it's too late. This product is deployed to create a total barrier treatment around the perimeter of the structure into the top few inches of soil. As the termites attempt to forage, they unknowingly encounter the product and are eliminated, creating a completer barrier of protection surrounding your home. What To Expect After Our Treatment. With our subterranean termite treatments, active termites in the treatment area will be exposed to the termiticide and immediately begin to transfer the product to other members of the colony. Due to their small size and relatively slow speed, however, the process can't be expected to collapse the colony in a short amount of time. In.fact, you may even experience a swarm from the colony as it is starting to die off - it is their way of trying to save themselves from the treatment, indicating that the treatment is working and there is no need to worry. Swarmers do not cause damage to the structure, will not sting you, and will not bite you. These are the termites that become the reproductives within a newly founded colony. Termite swarmers only enter wood that is relatively sound with no varnishes, paints, or other coatings. They oftentimes will not enter plywood or particle board because it is not solid. Using something as simple as Windex or another household cleaner will kill the swarmers on contact and can then be cleaned up easily. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us directly at 800-285-7378. For Internal Use Only Account # 679113 Indian River County Engineering Dept. Customer's Printed Name (or Customer's Representative) Customer's Signature (or Customer's Representative) 121 Date TE023 06/19 Hulett Environmental Services © 2019