are termites dormant in the winter?

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Termites are active all year long all through the winter. But, the winter months bring adjustments to the daily routine of subterranean colonies of termites. In colder regions, subterranean termites tend to move deeper into the soil during winter to gain the warmth they require to live. Tunnels for foraging could be slightly longer for species that are found close to the surface of the soil, and food sources exposed to freezing temperatures might be discarded. Although subterranean creatures are likely to hunt closer to their nests in the winter months, they are active (although they may not be as active as in warmer seasons). In buildings that are heated and in the soil surrounding heated basements the tunneling process and overall activity could be a bit sporadic. The majority of the time, queens lay eggs in a regular fashion. The number of eggs laid from the queen differs dependent on the species as well as the time of the queen’s. In regions in the south, with warm winter temperatures, egg production is consistent throughout the year, though there are seasonal variations. For termites in temperate zones, which are characterized by low temperatures during winter egg production is typically reduced during colder months. Finding termites in wintertime inside your house is feasible. The subterranean, as well as dry wood termites who have discovered shelter and food within the residence’s foundation or walls, aren’t so affected by winter’s cold outside temperatures. While the majority of termites are active in winter months, it is not likely that you’ll observe termites swarming between the months of December and February, unless you live in hot regions of the country such as Florida in which temperatures within or outside of houses can be as high as 70 degrees or more. In northern parts across the United States, there could observe other indications of termites during the winter months, such as the appearance of mud tubes or damaged wood. Certified termite inspectors are able to inspect your home and spot colonies that are active or have been active at any time of the year.