Termites are ancient creatures, as old as the dinosaurs. However, only one of the two species made it to today. That should tell us something about what we’re dealing with. On top of that, termites cause up to $5 billion…
Termites can be ravenous, but sometimes it’s hard to estimate how much damage they can actually do. After all, they are reclusive insects that rarely, if ever, see daylight. This makes it hard to believe that they are as destructive…
Termite colonies are very complex structures, and they can serve as an object of study for many industries and professions, including architects. Architects are particularly interested in termite mounds – those large mud towers that can be seen across the…
How Termites Influenced The Size Of Dinosaurs One thing we know for sure about dinosaurs is that most of them were huge. However, over time, certain dinosaur species started getting smaller and smaller. Some researchers believe that this shift occurred…
Almost all termite colonies have a specialised soldier caste that has evolved to defend the nest. Soldier termites have a number of defensive mechanisms, including mouthparts that are designed to bite and tear apart intruders, and large, plug-like heads that…
We’ve often talked about the differences between ants and termites, from the makeup of their colonies to the appearance of their swarmers. Let’s say that you have both species in your home. That would be really bad news especially if…
Subterranean termite infestations can be very damaging to the home. The termites will build tunnels from the ground to the wooden structures of the building, and they will begin to consume the wood. As the colony feeds, it grows, and…
