Subterranean termites are the termites that build their colonies within the soil. But are also found in moist wood. They are divided into workers, soldiers, and reproductives (alates or swarmers). The characteristics of each category differ from the other. Appearance Like any other group of termites, subterranean termites also look like ants. However, the sizes […]
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As the name suggests, drywood termites are found in dry wood where the moisture level is below 12%. Even these termites feed on wood. They hold the potential to destroy property worth thousands of dollars every year. Appearance Drywood termite has pale brown body color. But, it can vary between the different shades of brown
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Termites are one of the most wildly spreading and destructive pests that hold the potential to destroy your property within weeks. The worst part about these pests is that you would probably find the destruction before you realize that the area is infested with termites. To understand the signs of termite infestation, it is essential to know
Each termite is born with a specific purpose for the survival of the colony. The primary goal of termite swarmers is to reproduce. They are the winged termites and are also known as alates. At a particular time of the year, the termite swarmers leave their nest and find a new place to reproduce and
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The flying termites, also known as alates, are the ones that you may usually find around the bright lights, fluttering and making a slow buzzing noise. These are the ones that mate and reproduce to form new colonies of termites. These flying pests look similar to flying ants; however, there are minute differences between both.