Termites

Termites are little vegetable and wood eating insects that cause thousands of dollars in repair costs for many homeowners in Australia. They also serve as an important food source to many creatures as well. Here are 10 animals that eat termites. Red-Headed Woodpecker The classic portralyel of a woodpecker pecking away at trees is more than just a cliche. In all acutailty they are busily searching for a variety of pest ssuch as beetle larvae, ants and termites. Red-headded qwoodpeckers are epscially known for their preferance of termites. Egyptian goose (Alopochen Aegyptiacus). During the spring season young winged termites emerg from their main nest, flying in large swmars in the hops of seeking a new home and potential mates. The…

Termite Prevention Tips - Learn How To Keep These Destructive Pests Out Of Your Home There are two basic types of termites that infest homes in South Carolina. One is the subterranean termite and the other is the drywood termite. Within these two groups, there are various species of termites including the Formosan subterranean termite that is highly aggressive and destructive. All termites are similar in that they can destroy your home, yet they are very different from each other when it…

Termites inside houses are dreaded by the people living there. People often fear that their house will be taken over by millions of termites that can alter the infrastructure of the building no matter what the severity of what is done. The relentlessness of termites causes for altercations and can destroy the house. But termites do not grow strong on their own, they require a source, a victim, and help from other factors. Like termites, ISIS has come into Syria and Iraq and acted in ways that…

Termites in your home can be a major problem, but not if you know how spot early signs of a termite infestation. Many pest control specialists recommend getting your home inspected for termites at least once per year, but that doesn't mean you can't check for termite damage on your own. In fact, it is a good idea to do so every three months. In order to search for termites, you will need some useful tools to help you discover termite damage, like a magnifying glass, a flash light, a screw…

I investigated termite behaviors by testing how long it took for the termites to choose between a blue sharpie and a black ink pen. I wanted to test whether or not the termites prefered to approach a black ink or a blue sharpie? My hypothesis, was does the color preference of the termites affect their behavior? I predicted that if the termites follow the blue sharpie, then they will remain in their enclosed area and won’t wander away. Prior to this experiment, I made preliminary observations…

pangolins (Manis pentadactyla) are mostly found in Taiwan and southern China in a wide range of habitats such as limestone forests, bamboo forests, broad-leaf and coniferous forests, grasslands and agricultural fields (Chao Jung-Tai 1989, Gurung 1996). It is one of eight species of pangolin, and they are all on the decline. The IUCN reports that the number of Chinese pangolins has declined rapidly over the past fifteen years, and this species is critically endangered nowadays due to hunting, the…

A common but good piece of advice about avoiding termite problems is removing dead wood, dying trees, and other termite wood temptations off your yard. However, there is another temptation for subterranean termites: wet soil. Subterranean termites are a highly invasive and destructive species that are drawn to moist soil. Whether a storm turns your yard into a swamp, or a small water source is creating a localized wet patch of ground near your house, both conditions invite termites into your…

Despite the damage that termites can cause, there are many homeowners that are poorly informed about this serious threat. For those that are new homeowners or otherwise uninformed about termites, there is a chance that a couple of routine myths may be believed. If you are one of these individuals, having the following misconceptions refuted should provide you with a more thorough understanding about this common threat. Myth: Termites Can Only Reach You Home Through Woody Plants Some…

Introduction Termites, Isotera, are known to react to the exposure of the chemical substance found in ball point pens. Naturally, termites will follow any trail made up of pen ink. This specific observation was tested and carried out by Sim et al. They “investigated how termites select the direction of movement at an artificially-designed branching node, by making chemical trails on filter paper, drawing lines using a ballpoint pen which contained the chemical substance that induces the termite…

Have Termites? Know How To Get Rid Of Them While termites can be a huge problem for a homeowner, dealing with them at the first sign of infestation can prevent those problems form occurring. Termites are known for eating wood, but the way that they actually consume wood is much different than how you may think they do it. Termites don’t use acid for breaking down the wood. Instead, they utilize a special bacteria that breaks down wood cellulose. After the bacteria has done its job, all the wood…