help in identifying termites

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help in identifying termites

we are experiencing frass that is like tiny sawdust or grainy dust. In our home it is landing on the dining room table from wooden beams up above. It is a tan color. In a small old structure on our property we are experiencing the same grainy dust but in an almost black color. This is in So. California

Status: Open Mar 03, 2013 - 05:14 PM

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RonDawson

Mar 04, 2013 - 07:00 PM

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it almost certainly sounds like Drywood Termite "Frass" or pellets.

Here is how to tell - get a sample of the pellets and look at them under a magnifying glass. Drywood termite frass look like tiny footballs with concave sides. If the sides are not concaved, then it could be powder post beetles or something else. You can always send me a sample of the frass, a nice big baggy of it would be great, and I can tell you what it is.

Here is our link to drywood termites with pictures of frass - http://www.epestsupply.com/drywood_te...

Here is our link to powder post beetles with pictures of damage and frass - http://www.epestsupply.com/powder-pos...

I can also give you recommendations for expert termite companies in your area. Just let me know.

My address is -

Ron Dawson

ePestSupply

13661 Jupiter Ste 301

Dallas, Texas 75238

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