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January 14, 2019

How Are Seemingly Identical Termites Distinguished As Separate Species?

Up until recently, termites have compromised their very own insect order known as Isoptera. However, recent genetic studies have revealed that termites actually evolved from ancient wood-eating cockroaches. This makes the termite order, Isoptera, a suborder of the cockroach order,…

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January 8, 2019

Researchers Use Termites To Create The Biofuel Of The Future

Researchers Use Termites To Create The Biofuel Of The Future Many modern thinkers believe that an environmentally friendly and sustainable source of fuel must be developed and utilized if humanity wishes to have a future on this planet. The current…

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December 19, 2018

How Do Termites Move Large Amounts Of Water For Mound Construction Purposes?

Considering the vast number of termite species that have been documented by researchers thus far, it should not be surprising to learn that there exists a variety of different types of termite nests as well. For example, mound-building termites, as…

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December 17, 2018

Why Are Eastern Subterranean Termites So Widely Distributed Within North America?

There exists around 45 documented termite species inhabiting the United States. Most of these species are native to North America, but several non-native species have established an invasive presence within the US as well. Although the two most destructive termite…

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September 17, 2018

Hurricane Irma Brought Termites Into One Of Florida’s Oldest Historical Homes

Florida may be a popular vacation spot due to its tropical climate and picturesque beaches, but the state is also well known for its high termite population. Among the 21 different termite species that are established in the state, six…

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September 5, 2018

Termite Species That Have Been Found Mysteriously Outside Of Their Habitat Range

Humans may be situated at the highest level of the food chain, but when it comes to sheer numbers, insects dominate the earth. Insects are the most species-rich animals in the world. So far, nearly one million different insect species…

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August 9, 2018

What Makes Tree-Dwelling Termites Unique?

Many people have heard that termites are divided into three basic groups. These groups are subterranean termites, which are soil-dwellers, drywood and dampwood termites. The termites that are almost always responsible for infestations in people’s homes are subterranean termites. This…

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August 1, 2018

Apartment Owners Kept Active Termite Infestations Within Numerous Units A Secret From Tenants

The Enston district of Charleston, South Carolina is a relatively affluent area, which is why affordable housing is a necessity for the region’s less well-off residents. The Charleston Housing Authority owns two large thirteen story duplexes that house numerous tenants…

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July 30, 2018

How Does A “Structural Entomologist” Protect A Home From Termite Damage?

After high school, most young adults do not know what they want to spend their lives doing. Choosing a career is one of the most challenging aspects of life, but if you are one of those people who either really…

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July 24, 2018

Formosan Subterranean Termites Have Spread To Lexington, South Carolina For The First Time Ever

Formosan subterranean termites are one of the few invasive termite species that inhabit the United States. Ever since the Formosan termite was discovered in eastern Texas back in the 1960s, the species has ravaged homes and buildings all across the…

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