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The liquid version is also available in a non-repellant form. They work differently because termites arenât able to sense this substance. Both of these treatments can last up to 8 years. The latter kind of treatment does not involve pumping chemicals into the soil or drilling them in the affected structure. Instead, this treatment works as a trapping device that can be positioned in the termite hotspot areas in your house.
Queens of eastern subterranean termites, the most common species of termites found in the United States, can live up to a staggering 30 years, but a 15- to 17-year life span is more common. For some African species of termites, a queenâs life span may be up to 50 years, while in other species, such as drywood termites, the queens live only 10 to 12 years. In general, worker termites live about two years. No matter what type they are or what point in the termite life cycle, termites are trouble.