Drywood Termite
Cryptotermes spp.
Drywood termites live entirely within the wood they consume, requiring no contact with soil. They infest furniture, flooring, door frames, and structural timber, often going undetected until significant damage has occurred.
Risk Level
High
Active Period
Year-round
Common Locations
Furniture, Wooden flooring
Size
3–5mm (workers), 10–12mm (alates with wings)
How to Identify Drywood Termite
Physical Appearance
Workers are creamy white and about 3mm long. Soldiers have large rectangular heads with strong mandibles. Alates are dark brown with iridescent wings, about 12mm long including wings.
Size
3–5mm (workers), 10–12mm (alates with wings)
Common Locations
Furniture, Wooden flooring, Door frames, Window frames
Habitat & Behaviour
Activity & Breeding
Forms small colonies of a few hundred to a few thousand individuals inside wood. Does not build mud tubes. Produces distinctive hexagonal frass pellets that are pushed out of tiny kick-out holes. Can infest multiple pieces of furniture.
Active Period
Year-round
Signs of Drywood Termite Infestation
Health & Property Risks
Prevention Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
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