The Role Of Old Workers In Subterranean Termites Colonies
Termites are very efficient insects, and their social structures are so complex that workers will have different tasks at different ages. This is known as polyethism, and it is present in other social insects such as ants and bees. However, when it comes to studying...
Can Paint Help You Prevent Termites From Infesting Your Fence
Termite infestations are a nationwide phenomenon in the US. The termites will find wood and access it from the ground level using mud tubes, making your home and outer wooden structures vulnerable. However, the home can be protected by a liquid treatment, while your...
Construction And Landscape Defects That Attract Subterranean Termites To Homes
Many residential homes have certain structural defects that ultimately give rise to conditions that are conducive to subterranean termites. For example, ventilation openings on foundation walls that are too small and/or are not evenly spaced can cause dead air pockets...