Termite Behavior
Termites are social insects that live in colonies. The termite social structure is organized into a caste system based on termites’ unique roles. Termite Social Structure There are three levels in the...
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Termites are small, wood-destroying insects that can nest and cause damage around homes with few signs of activity. To counteract their destructive habits, academic experts (entomologists), pest...
View ArticleFlying Termites
A winged termite may be the king or queen of a colony – or a swarmer (alate) launched to create a new colony. What Does a Flying Termite Look Like? Depending on the species, flying termites can range...
View ArticleBaby Termites
Termite nymphs, or young termites, are sometimes called “baby termites.” These are termites which have been hatched from the nest’s eggs, but they do not yet have a final function within the colony....
View ArticleTermite Characteristics
There are more than 2,300 species of termites worldwide. There are approximately 45 species of termites in the United States. The most common termite species in the U.S. belong to one of three termite...
View ArticleTermite Larvae Info
Termite Larvae and Their Role in the Colony Once termite eggs hatch, the hatchlings are called termite larvae or immatures. Each larva then goes through a series of molts (process of growing and...
View ArticleTermite Tunnel
Subterranean termite nests consist of rooms (known as galleries) and tunnels. Termite tunnels often are called mud tubes, or shelter tubes, since they are made of soil and provide a protected walkway...
View ArticleReproductive Termites
Reproductive termites are vital for keeping the termite colony viable and successful. If there are no reproductive termites in the colony, the colony will eventually collapse. While all termite...
View ArticleKing Termites
Subterranean termites are social insects. This means that there are worker, soldier, queen, and king termites. The role of the king termite is not fully understood. King termites are not well studied...
View ArticleTermite Infestation Probability Zones Map
Termite Infestation Probability Zones (TIP Zones) are used to determine whether inspection or prevention is required for protecting homes against termites. The Termite Infestation Map was developed by...
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