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Subterranean Termite

Subterranean Termite (Reticulitermes) Kollar

Biology

  • Swarmers are about 3/8 inch in length, including the length of wings.

  • The body is dark brown to black in color.

  • A frontal gland pore (fontanelle) is present.

  • Wings have 2 visible veins, dark in color.

  • Wings are primarily translucent to a smoky color.

  • The soldiers head is a rectangular shape.

  • Soldiers length is usually 1.5 times its width.

Distribution/Habits
  • Most common and widely distributed termites in North America.

  • These termites eat mostly spring wood.

  • The damaged wood looks layered and soil is found in the galleries.

  • Colonies are located in the ground, but if a water source is available, a colony can exist above ground with no ground contact.

  • A typical colony contains 60,000 to 1 million workers.

  • Swarming occurs during the morning, usually after a rain.

  • Mud tubes bridge the gap between the colony and above ground food sources.


 
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