Termites

Termites

HABITATS

• Build a nest in the soil and depend on soil for moisture.
• Construct mud tubes to search for food to avoid desiccation.

DIET

• Termites feed on any cellulose-based materials such as wood, books, papers, etc.

HABITS

• Social insects, living in an organized colony and have a clearly defined role for each individual.
• Groom and exchange food/liquid among nestmates.
• Lay pheromone trail when forage to recruit more nestmates to colonise food sources.
• Generate vibration by bashing their head against structure/nest to send alarm signals to their nestmates.

INFESTATION SIGNS

• Dispersal of alates/swarmers.
• Presence of mud tubes.
• Damages caused by termite attacks.

IMPORTANCE

• Damages caused by termite attacks.
• Damage/destroy buildings and structures.