Termites are a group of insects consisting of 2,500 species of which 300 are considered pests. Termites are one of the most damaging pests in the tropics and can cause considerable problems in housing.
There are 2500 species of termites including subterranean termites, Thompson termites ,Termopsidae, hodotermitidae, kalotermitidae, serritermitidae, etc.
There are several families and sub-families. Some have nests underground, others in wood, for example hollow trees, and some build mounds.
Termites are causing severe damages to buildings and constructions and structures all over the world and now a days it is a great problem to the industry.
Termites feed on cellulose, paper, plywood, cloths, bamboo, furniture, wood etc.Which are prone and very sensitive for termite attacks.
Besides making tiny ways through the walls and structures, making the structure weak.
Termites enter through the foundation. Hence, it is most important to have preventive measures
Facts about Termites:
Live for 15 years and lay 1 egg every 15 seconds
Have 4 wings
Burrow tiny mud tunnels to a source of wood
Leave sawdust near windows
Enjoy wood resulting from leaky plumbing
Termites might be in your home actually live 15-25 feet underground, and perhaps as far as 50 yards or more from your building.
Can destroy entire house in about 4-5 years in USA
A typical termite colony can number 300,000 to 3,000,000 workers. Think in terms of a 200 ltrs drum full of squirming grains of rice… that’s a small colony.