Help me identify this, termites maybe?
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Help me identify this, termites maybe?
I'm starting to build me new "work area" in the garage, and pulled some old shelf brackets off the wall, tonioght I go out there and find this on my wall
http://user.mc.net/~jakem/FTE/what2.jpg
here's a closeup
http://user.mc.net/~jakem/FTE/what1.jpg
what are these, and what do I need to do to get rid of them?
(i shop vac'd the wall)
These pics were taken VERY close, THe area they covered was maybe 12" x 5"
http://user.mc.net/~jakem/FTE/what2.jpg
here's a closeup
http://user.mc.net/~jakem/FTE/what1.jpg
what are these, and what do I need to do to get rid of them?
(i shop vac'd the wall)
These pics were taken VERY close, THe area they covered was maybe 12" x 5"
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I agree with Howdy, they look to big to be termites. They are interesting little things though, but like Howdy said, if you dont know what they are, stay away. I would consult and exterminator, show him those pics if the bugs have already been disposed of. He will know what they are as well as how to get rid of them and keep them away. Good Luck.
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Well Jake, I may be wrong cause I never saw a termite that close before, must be some camera to take a zoom that close.
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The first picture looks like what we used to call "ladybugs" the second squished bugs. There is another name for them, which escapes me, they are more of a pain then destructive and stink, and hide in every little crevise.
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Un-identifiable Funky-looking Objects! UFO's. I'm surrounded by critters, and go out of my way to check out neat little bugs but can't make those out.
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I just researched slugs, slug eggs, and larvae. The slugs usually lay their eggs in spring to early summer. They like to lay them where it will stay moist and cool. I doubt it is your basic garden slug egg.
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Slugs.
You really ought to tear exisiting structure out enough to treat for them and replace all damaged materials. Probably also have a dampness problem that will only get worse if not stopped.
You really ought to tear exisiting structure out enough to treat for them and replace all damaged materials. Probably also have a dampness problem that will only get worse if not stopped.