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The word “termite” strikes fear in the hearts of homeowners because this insect is the most economically damaging pest in Mississippi, is very common and requires constant vigilance. Blake Layton, entomologist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said the cost of termites is so large that it is hard to pin down.

A man stands outside a structure.
Individual termites are seen among wood particles.
Wood trim has been removed to reveal extensive termite damage around a doorway.

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