Definition
The most common termite species in Virginia, living in underground colonies and needing contact with soil moisture to survive, distinct from drywood termite species.
In Plain English
The termite species behind most Virginia damage
Subterranean termites live in the ground and build colonies that can include hundreds of thousands of members. They travel to structures via mud tubes and are active essentially year-round in Virginia's climate, not just seasonally.
Why It Matters
Why the region matters
Virginia sits in a moderate-to-heavy termite risk zone specifically because of subterranean termite activity. That regional risk is part of why a WDI inspection is standard for home sales here.
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