Old Towne Termite and Pest Control

May
24

Know Your Enemy - Termites!!


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Termites are a common problem for homeowners. They have the potential to cause major damage, but they're also easy to prevent and treat with the right tools. Whether you're trying to figure out how to identify termites in your home or looking for ways to prevent them from causing damage, this guide should help you understand everything there is to know about these tiny insects.


Termites are social insects.


Termites are social insects. They live in colonies with a queen and her court, which is made up of the king, their offspring, workers (winged and wingless), soldiers and nymphs. The nest is made up of an inner chamber called the reprodusitory chamber where all termite eggs are laid. This chamber also contains food stores for each caste of worker termite to feed on until it dies off or moves out of this area when it becomes a soldier or reproductive caste member (queen/king).


Termites don't see very well so they rely on their antennae as their primary sense organ when finding food sources outside their nests such as wood cellulose material found within trees but not necessarily limited to just wood sources since some species may eat other types materials like paper products too!


Each colony has its own odor profile which helps them identify if another colony lives nearby so they won't attack each other while trying to expand into new territories outside their home range boundaries where they currently reside today!


Termites live in colonies with a queen and her court.


Termites are social insects, which means that they live in colonies with a queen and her court. The queen is the only member of the colony that can reproduce, and she lays eggs which are carried by workers to new sites.


Termite workers are sterile females that look after the young, build tunnels and nest chambers, feed the other termites with food they've collected from wood (this is called "harvesting"). They also defend their nests against enemies like ants or cockroaches if necessary by biting them on their legs!


All termites are blind.


All termites are blind. They have no eyes, but they do have antennae and mandibles that they use to detect vibrations in the ground.


Their mandibles are used for eating and fighting.


The nest is made up of an inner chamber called the reprodusitory chamber, which contains the queen, king, and their offspring.


The nest is made up of an inner chamber called the reprodusitory chamber, which contains the queen, king, and their offspring. The queen and king are the only fertile members of the colony. The queen will lay eggs in this chamber as well as other chambers that have been built by termites in their nest. These eggs hatch into larvae or nymphs (younger stages) which feed on wood within their colony's territory before they mature into adult winged forms or alates.


The queen is inseperable from her mate because she cannot live without him due to his sperm being necessary for her eggs to develop properly into nymphs or adults who become workers foraging for food outside of their nest cavity


The developing termite larvae feed on the wood in which they were born.


If you have a termite infestation, it's important to know the facts about these insects. Termites are the most destructive insect in the world and cause billions of dollars worth of damage each year. They are known as "silent destroyers" because they do not make any noise while they are busy eating wood and destroying buildings and homes.


Termite larvae feed on the wood in which they were born. These young termites develop into adults that mate with other females by digging tunnels under your house, causing extensive damage to foundations and walls as they search for food sources underground or inside structures where there is moisture available such as basements or crawl spaces below floors where water leakage may occur due to broken pipes etc...


Once mature, the worker caste of termites leaves the nest to begin building new colonies elsewhere.


Termites are social insects that live in colonies with a queen and her court. The termite queen is the only member of the colony who can reproduce, and she does so by laying eggs that hatch into larvae. Female workers emerge from these eggs, taking care of their mother as they grow up to become fertile themselves.


Termites have been around for over 100 million years, making them one of the oldest life forms on Earth today! They have adapted well to living in many different environments because they can eat just about anything--including wood, paper products (like books), clothing fibers or dead animal carcasses if need be.


Termites can live in a variety of environments, from arid deserts to tropical forests.


Termites can live in a variety of environments, from arid deserts to tropical forests. Termites eat wood and other cellulose materials, so they need access to these materials in order to survive. In the wild, termites will nest in moist soil or trees where there is plenty of food nearby. They also build mounds that are easy for them to climb up and down when they need shelter from predators or harsh weather conditions.


Although they may seem harmless, termites can cause massive damage to your home or business building if left unchecked


While they may seem harmless and even cute, termites can cause massive damage to your home or business building if left unchecked. The best way to protect yourself from this threat is by getting in touch with a professional pest control company as soon as possible.


Termites are typically found in wooded areas where they feast on dead trees. They prefer moist environments and will move into houses when they sense moisture inside the walls of the structure, which makes them especially dangerous because it's often difficult for homeowners to detect them until there is significant damage done by these tiny creatures. If you notice any signs that there might be termites living in your house (such as small holes being bored into wooden beams), call us immediately so we can remove them before any real damage occurs!


Conclusion


Now that you know more about termites, you can be prepared to deal with them if they ever do become an issue in your home. If you find some signs of infestation like eggs or feces around the house, contact a professional exterminator immediately!



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