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Subterranian termites, the most common kind, live in the soil, from just below the surface to as much as 12 feet down. Up to two million termites inhabit the colony. These colonies consist of a network of tunnels and chambers built around a King and Queen whose sole job is to reproduce. In fact, many as 55 termite species, queens can lay up to 86,000 eggs a day.
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What is the most common wood destroying insect in the UK?
The most common wood destroying insect in the UK is termites. The US suffers from termites destroying home structures just like the UK.
Are black termites a common species and can termites be black in color?
Yes, black termites are a common species and termites can indeed be black in color.
What animal is the most common in the Sahara Desert?
Insects, especially ants and termites, are the most common animal in nearly all deserts.
What eats termites?
There a number of things that eat termites but the most common is ants. Ants are known to invade a termite nest to eat the young termites as well as the termites themselves. Lizards, spiders, birds, certain marsupials and bats also eat them.
What are the most common types of insects found in Florida?
The most common types of insects found in Florida include mosquitoes, ants, termites, cockroaches, and lovebugs.
How big do termite colonies get?
Termites come in a wide range of sizes. Dampwood termites, the largest is the US, can grow up to five-eights of an inch in length. Subterranean worker termites, which are the most common, can grow to be three-eights of an inch in length.
What are common uses of alkali earth metal?
There are many uses. Most of them are industrial uses.
Are winged termites subterranean?
actually,all termites are winged(at least most).
What is a Subterranean termites?
Kings and Queens swarm during mating season to establish new colonies
What is the most common gorilla?
The most common gorilla is the Western gorilla. Gorillas are normally found in Africa and eat fruit and leaves. They may also eat ants and termites.
What do termites and prairie dogs have in common?
They both dig tunnels.
What are the most common uses of wood?
Mostly Furniture!
