Termites are a group of insect that mostly feeds on dead plant materials, with the ability to digest cellulose. Subterranean termites, the most destructive wooden pest in the world, build their colonies in the soil and usually work their way above ground to reach wood or any other cellulose source. In search for food, subterranean termites will forage into homes from below the ground level right up to the highest point of the roof thrust. Over time, termite damage can become significant on door frames, kitchen cabinets, staircase and wooden flooring.

How they works?
Termites work underground and live in tunnels of mud mixed with their excreta and saliva. Their tunnels are built for the purpose exploring and finding food. In most areas of Australia, they will not build these tunnels out in the open as they must maintain a high humidity environment to survive. A dry termite is a dead termite, and this is why you don’t see termites crawling around like ants.

Few facts about them!
• Termites are social insects and a large nest may contain several million termites.
• Termites are blind and work 24 hours a day.
• Termites have a caste structure with a queen, king, workers, and soldiers.
• Termites have a long -lifespan for an insect – the queen can live up to 25 years and workers up to 4 years.