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If you have termites you very probably have subterranean termites. There are other kinds but, they're not nearly as common in the US. You'll have to check the links at the end of the page to learn about them. This discussion applies only to subterranean termites.  This page may help you tell which kind of termite you have, but it didn't seem too helpful to me.  If you decide you have drywood termites go here.

Subterranean termites live in underground colonies (nests), that maybe 5 to 10 feet below the surface. They're only about 1/8 inch long yet, the workers forage hundreds of feet, traveling underground,surfacing periodically, searching for food (wood) to feed the colony. Read more...