- Have been around for more than 250 million years
- Cause over $2.5 billion in damage/year in North America
- University researcher's data show 3 of the top 20 termite infestation areas in the U.S. are in N.C.
- Raleigh, Charlotte, Greenville
- Average # of colonies per acre is 3-4 but can be as many as 14
- Up to 1 million termites per colony
- Home owners insurance will very very rarely cover termite damage
- Stay protected on a yearly basis
