In general, the termites are more prevalent in coastal areas and states with high humid and warm environment.
The Subterranean termites are most common species in North America and are found in most states. The Formosan termites, a species of subterranean termite are most destructive ones and found primarily in Gulf states – Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.
The Drywood termites do not need moisture to survive and are primarily found in the South West states such as California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona.
The Dampwood termites are attracted to damp, decaying wood to form their colonies. Dampwood termites are one of the larger species of termites. You can identify the Dampwood termites by their large heads which have pinchers on the front. The most common place to find this particular species of termite is along the Pacific Coast, the Southwest desert and southern Florida.