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Many insects use the position of the Sun as a navigation tool.
If a source of light is bright enough and contains ultraviolet light, the insect will be confused by it and believing it is the Sun, will start to fly in progressivly smaller circles around the light source as it tries to navigate.
This effect is used by electric fly killers which use a UV light to attract flys to the lamp which is behind an electrically charged mesh of wires. The fly navigates into the lamp but is electrocuted by the mesh.
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Will termites fly around a porch light?
No
How do termites get food?
Termites get food from hunting fir it. Termites like to eat wood. You can find termites in forests and even in a home that is made out of wood.
What type of light kills termites?
your face stupid hahahha
What would be a good environment for termites?
place for termites would be near would like trees
What do termites smell like?
Urine
Do termites have incisors?
No, termites do not have incisors. They do have teeth-like plates that are similar to saw blades. They used these plates for cutting and grinding.
How are termites and ants similar?
Termites are actually more similar to cockroaches than ants. However, termites and ants may seem similar due to their body structure and antennae. Ants are less destructive than termites.
Why termites white in color?
it depends on the species but usually because they almost never get touched by light
What music do termites eat wood faster to?
well, termites eat wood faster when you play loud thumping music like rock or something. well, termites eat wood faster when you play loud thumping music like rock or something.
What is a termites habitat?
There are close to 2,300 different types of termites in the world, all of which usually live in tropical or subtropical climates. They are usually found in damp, dark and fibrous areas that are not exposed to light.
Why does flying ants go near light bulbs?
They are attracted to light. So are termites when they swarm. Indoors, they will invariably go for the windows during the day.
Is wood part of a ladybug diet?
No, they do not digest cellulose like termites.
