Termites are small social insects that live underground in large colonies, and that cause a tremendous amount of damage to wooden structures worldwide. Termites feed on dead plant material and cause damage by in wood feeding on the cellulose. They can have an extensive range of tunnels extending tens or hundreds of feet.
Termites are primarily a problem for homes and other structures comprised of wood. Their presence means that many thousands of homes must be treated for the control and prevention of these wood-eating insects. But they have a beneficial side in nature. They help to recycle dead wood and plants, and they add to the health of the soil as they tunnel through it.
These social insects form large nests containing many individuals. Termit View the rest of this article
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