Drywood Termites (Isopetra: Kalotermitidae) behave a little differently that their more common subterranean brethren. They require no contact with the ground or other moisture source, preferring instead to live directly in the wood.

Drywood Termites are usually found in the humid coastal and subtropical regions of the United States, although there are several; species found in the desert southwest - and their numbers appear to be spreading. Like other Termites, Drywood Termites will share food among one another.

There are about 2,800 known species of Termites throughout the world. In the United States, Subterranean Termites (aptly named because they build underground nests), including Eastern, Western, Desert and Formosan Subterranean Termites are a concern in every state except Alaska. In Florida the Eastern and Formosan are most common.

Subterranean Termites can be extremely destructive because they tunnel their way to wooden structures (like your home) to obtain food. Termites all share an appetite for wood and other cellulose-containing materials. Given enough time, they may feed on the wood until little is left but non-supportive remnants.