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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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Termite Statistics

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...

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Flying 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...

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Baby 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....

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Termite 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...

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Termite 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...

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Termite 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...

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Reproductive 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...

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King 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...

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Termite 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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