Termites in Sioux Falls South Dakota

This is another case of wet weather bringing out the termites. This time it's in Sioux Falls South Dakota. The common termites in Sioux Falls are the subterranian termites. The article provides some useful info:

• Termites signs include soft wood, mud tubes inside or outside the home, and darkening or blistering of wood
• A typical termite pest control job costs anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000
• In the case reported in the story, sawdust was seen around the basement
• Many people wrongly assume damage is from water rather than termites
• Serious structural damage by termites is rare when caught early

The sawdust reminds me of a previous post which mentions that drywood termites often leave behind tiny wood pellets which is the cellulous that they can't digest. This post described termite sawdust as black dust with tan-colored specs and a granular texture.