Termites belong to the insect class Isoptera (Iso = equal; ptera = wing).

• Identification: Looks like a white ant that has only 2 body segments. ¼” to 3/8” in length, depending upon caste.
• While not as aggressive in the northeast as in some parts of the country, subterranean termites affect an estimated 20% of all U.S. homes and cause over $1 billion damage annually.
• Predominate species in this area is Eastern Subterranean Termite – Reticulitermes flavipes.
• Termites feed on wood and may also destroy books, papers or anything containing cellulose.
• Termites are most closely related to cockroaches (Blattaria).