Dampwood Termite

Natural Habitat

Damp or decaying wood with high moisture content, often found in logs, stumps, or water-damaged wooden structures.

Diet & Feeding

Cellulose derived from damp, rotting timber and wood-based materials.

Behavior Patterns

Eusocial insects that live in colonies; swarmers are reproductive members that fly out to establish new colonies, typically after rain. They shed their wings after landing.

Risks & Benefits

Benefits the ecosystem by decomposing dead wood and recycling nutrients; however, they can cause significant structural damage to homes if high moisture environments exist.

Identified on: 5/22/2026