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Termite Invasions Are Closing National Parks
Nothing can ruin a vacation faster than an insect pest infestation. For example, it is not uncommon to find bed bugs in hotel rooms, and this shouldn't come as a surprise since hotel rooms see nothing but travelers from all different regions of the world. When it...
Termites That Do Not Require Contact With Soil
Subterranean termites are responsible for the majority of termite infestations within the United States. The most common types of subterranean termites in the US include Formosan subterranean termites, which regularly cause widespread damages within the Gulf states,...
Termites Are Becoming Popular On Social Media
After enjoying several years of near universal popularity, social media sites are becoming less exciting, and more bland. When visiting Facebook or Twitter we expect to find numerous inspiring quotes posted by friends, celebrity opinions concerning modern politics,...
Important Government Files Are Eaten By Termites
Imagine asking for a reprint of your birth certificate only to be told that the original document had been eaten by termites. Certainly no such scenario could ever occur in reality, after all, important documents are protected by responsible notaries who are...
Termite Metropolis Has Never Existed
Most of us have visited a zoo at some point in our lives. The zoo is a common field trip destination, and for good reason. Not only can zoos be educational, but children are usually excited about seeing the large variety of different animals. Lions, tigers, gorillas,...
The Growing Termite Control Market
Americans are well aware of the fact that termites cause widespread structural damage in the United States. Therefore it should not come as a surprise to learn that the US spends more money on termite control efforts than any other country. The termite control market...
A Home Is Being Given Away For Free
These days, home ownership is not as affordable as it used to be. Many millenials today face issues when it comes to making regular mortgage payments. Naturally, millenials have instead opted to rent, or live with their parents. However, a once in a lifetime...
Woman Records Thousands Of Winged Termites
Owning an apartment complex can be a challenge, as the responsibility to address tenant complaints can become overwhelming and expensive. Of course, the tenant/landlord relationship is no easier for tenants, as landlords and/or property managers may ignore serious...
The “Termite Oracle” Can Answer All Of Life’s Questions
Over the course of human history mankind has used insects for a variety of different purposes. Termites were important insects to many ancient cultures, and even a few modern cultures as well. Today, most of the world knows termites as wood-destroying insect pests...
Palm Trees Are Often Targeted By Termites
There are around three thousand documented termite species in the world, and many of these species consume wood that is both living and dead. In America, termites conjure up images of dilapidated houses, but in many other parts of the world they are known primarily as...
Ivy Vines Are Not Eaten By Termites
Every once in a while we spot a building or a home that is nearly covered in ivy growth. These buildings have been a common sight in many parts of America for quite some time. In fact, the term “ivy league” refers to the ivy vines that hug University buildings in the...
Some Spider Species Cannot Survive Without Termites
Termites are common prey to many arthropod species. The abundance of termites in the natural environment has provided many arthropod species with a neverending source of sustenance. Many arthropod species that prey on termites also prey on other families of insects....
How Do Termite Colonies Respond To Alarm Signals?
Just like humans, animals must also communicate with one another in order to thrive as a species. Even tiny insects are sophisticated enough to communicate with other insects, and not always just the insects that make up their own species. As you can understand,...
How Did “Conehead” Termites Get Their Nickname?
It is probably safe to say that very few people have ever heard of a termite species known as Nasutitermes corniger. Given the recent news stories concerning this termite species, it may be wise for Americans to familiarize themselves with this particular termites...
Termites Play A Key Role In Maintaining Desert Ecosystems
When learning about termite habitats across the world, you will quickly realize that termites prefer to dwell within hot and humid tropical and subtropical regions. Most termite species are found within equatorial regions. As a general rule, the closer a person gets...
How Does A Termite’s Olfactory System Register Odors?
Many of you are probably aware of the fact that insects communicate through pheromone secretions. Insects can sense certain odors through their own unique olfactory mechanisms. Obviously, an insect’s olfactory system is markedly different from a human’s olfactory...
Which Country Has The Worst Termite Pest Problems?
Termites pose a major threat to old and new structures located within urban landscapes. As urban centers expand into natural environments, many native species are forced to adapt or die. Urban expansion is forcing some species to survive within urban areas, termites...
Law Requires Home Builders To Install Anti-Termite Barriers
When it comes to constructing new timber-framed homes, termites are always a concern. Luckily for some US citizens, not all states contain high termite populations. In states that do contain high termite populations, there are laws in place to protect home-buyers from...
Invasive Termite Colonies
In the United States eastern subterranean termites are the most damaging termite species. Their widespread distribution across the US is the reason for the extensive property damages that they cause each year. There is also the Formosan subterranean termite, which...
Termite Unchanged For Millions Of Years
Termites are one of the most abundant insect groups in the world. There are nearly three thousand species of termite already described by scientists, and more are discovered frequently. The world has also seen numerous termite species come and go during the course of...