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Termites

This category is for questions and answers about termites. Termites are colony insects. They eat dead plant material, including wood. They are very important within the ecosystem, but they can be a detriment to human housing.

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What do fat sand rats eat?

Norway rats eat the same things as other rats, they just trend to live in different areas & don't climb as much.

Do termites harm cats i dont know if my cat ate any would that harm them?

As a defensive mechanism termites produce naphthalene the same chemical that moth balls are made of. If your home is infested with termites the people and animals living there are in danger of Naphthalene poisoning which can prove fatal. If your cat ate a few termites there is no significant danger, anteaters, pagoline, and aardvarks make a living feeding off of termites.

In your basement you saw something that looked liked sawdust is that an indiction of termites?

It isn't likely that termites are the cause of the sawdust. It would be more likely that it is some sort of ant or beetle. If you continue to see evidence that something is going on, consult with a professional.

How many hours a day can termites work?

Termites work 24 hours (around the clock)

What kind of insect builds mounds of mud on the ground and then leaves nickel sized holes in the ground when it emerges?

There is a kind of wasp which lays its eggs in mud, and they hatch out after the mud is dried, but there are possibly many other insects that do the same.

What are the best chemicals to eliminate termites?

Agent orange would probably work well, but to be sure you should add some DDT into the mix.

btw, these things could also kill you as well as the termites, so you know its effective

Does wolminized wood on a house protect against termites and carpenter ants?

It depends. In the past, like 10 years ago there were many people who considered wolminized wood to protect against termites or ants. Some of them claimed that the method works while others complained about their failure. One thing is clear: termites like wood; they mostly eat wet wood. These insects are also constantly adapting to new extermination and prevention methods. From my own experience I can say that the old repellents that I used to keep termites away from my garden are absolutely no longer effective! It's not that these are expired or something. Brand new fresh repellents that don't work anymore - termite adapted.

But...

The first thing to do if you want to run some termite prevention measures is to try and drain all possible water leakages around your house. If your house has been a victim of a recent flood or something call your local cleaning company and ask them to carefully dry your walls and the wooden structure of your house.

This should help.

And remember, always run prevention measures from time to time!

Do termites and ants coexist?

Sometimes they build their colonies right against each other, ants tend to eat termites, so they tend to avoid contact, they may have just one mm of wood or 2 inches of clay, but no they stick with their own species

Why are termites known as natures architects?

i think termites are known as architects because of the structures they build to live in

What happens if you eat brick?

Amazingly enough, if you eat a brick, you'll be s hitting bricks for a few weeks.

What is Termite Fumigation?

Termite Fumigation is a process which is essential to keep the house clean and the termites under check. This happens a lot in wood houses. Once termites enter your house, it is very difficult to get rid of them. It is best to get it done periodically. The chemicals used in this kind of pest control are quite strong and hence it is best to get professional help.

What insects build nests?

No.Two or three days after the female mosquito has eaten, she can lay about 200 eggs on the surface of the water. This water can be in a puddle, a pond, or even a salt marsh. The eggs float around until they stick to some grasses. It usually takes 2-3 days for the babies (wrigglers) to hatch. They eat very tiny plants and animals in the water. After they have eaten enough, the wrigglers become a pupa. Inside the pupa, they change from a wriggler into an adult mosquito in less than a week. Some female mosquitoes survive the winter, but many only live for 25 days. Often, the males only live for a week.

Do termites live in damp or wet wood?

Termites, like all insects, need air. Yes, they will die if submerged in water for a period of time. Their eggs will not necessarily be killed. they need to be submerged for a long time (possibly several hours), better add some soap- that will kill them for sure