Termites come from deep within the Earth. Invisible enemies, they are spreading rapidly in mainland France and in the overseas departments. The invasion has begun.
These xylophagous insects live in highly organized colonies. Ils ne poursuivent donc qu’un objectif : consommer la cellulose présente dans nos maisons, nos biens, nos arbres, notre patrimoine public… S’ils fuient la lumière, œuvrant au cœur du bois et à l’abri des regards, les termites ne se cantonnent plus à leur habitat forestier ou à leurs terres « historiques ». In the past, one could only rejoice in their presence. Indeed, in the forests of temperate zones, in Charente, in the South-West, in Roussillon or on the Côte d’Azur, they contributed to the ecological balance. Termites eliminate dead wood and plant debris. But that is no longer enough for them. For the past fifteen years, we have observed their presence on the wooden components of constructions, causing damage.
Termites are present in urban areas
Termites are gradually invading new territories, especially urban areas. The number of infested areas is steadily increasing. Termites are advancing towards the North and East, and more than fifty-four departments are now identified by their presence. Paris and its suburbs are concerned: roadside trees, historical heritage, buildings… Several reasons can explain this exodus. First of all, the massive use of soft wood, with a weak fiber, such as pine. And above all, the transport of building materials and rubble from one region to another. They multiplied, giving the termites the opportunity to travel quickly! In addition, the overseas departments (DROM), such as Martinique, Guadeloupe, Reunion and Guyana are subject to tropical termites, including Coptotermes from Reunion.
The cellulosic support used by SENTRI TECH has certification for use in Guadeloupe and Martinique (on Heterotermes sp. and Nasutitermes sp.), Reunion (on Coptotermes sp.), Guyana (on Heterotermes sp. and Coptotermes sp .) and in mainland France (Reticulitermes sp.).
