Termite Test Latest Update Graded A+

Termite Test Latest Update Graded A+ Termites (Isoptera) are of the most damaging insects that attack structures. Wood boring beetles (Coleoptera) are the latgest order of insects. They are second importance, as far as structural damage. They are the most difficult to control. Wasps, bees and ants (Hymenoptera) also destroy wood when nesting and are third in importance. Order isoptera Equal wings Termites are closely related to... Cockroaches Termites are found in every state, except.. Alaska Termites develop through.. Gradual metamorphosis Arizona has 3 types of termites that are of Economic concern, they are? Subterranean, drywood and dampwood Wood is made of 3 dominant ingrediants: Cellulose, Lignin and protozoans Western Subterranean The most common type of termites Eastern subterranean Are found mostly in West texas, new mexico and arizona Formosan subterranean Not common in arizona, does significant damage 3 basic castes Reproductive, Workers and Soldiers Reproductive castes: Alate, aid in egg laying Worker castes: Nymphs, that are reproductive. And workers that are sterile and blind. Soldier castes: Sterile adults that defend the colony. They do not digest wood and are blind. Subterranean termites: Long head and smoothe mandibles, they eat with the grain of the wood Drywood termites: Square head and ridges on mandibles, they also eat across the grain of the wood. Dampwood termites: Bowed out head and ridges on mandibles In what conditions would Swarming and Mating be ideal? Warm and humid conditions During swarming and mating, Alates tend