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…
Whenever we build or buy a house, we imagine a comfortable and happy life with our loved ones in it. And we don’t want anything to happen to our lovely home at any cost. But termites can turn your happy…
There are several types of termite species out there, but they can be split into two large categories: subterranean and drywood termites. Identifying the right termite species, or at least subspecies is essential to determining the right treatment process, since…
Known as rice or white ants, the rysmiere are not even closely related to ants. They are termites, which makes them a much closer relative to the cockroach rather than the ant. These termites are found in the southern part…
The damage caused by termites typically goes unnoticed by homeowners until it has advanced too far, as most of their work happens behind the scenes and out of sight from the human eye. In fact, the NPMA estimates that termites…
