Termite Exam Questions And answers Graded A+

How many species of termites are there? - ans-3000 Termites are ____(burrow underground) and ____(live in colonies) - ans-fossorial - burrow underground - colonial - lives in colonies Termites have a ____ relationship with bacteria and protozoa for what purpose? - ans-Symbiotic relationship - bacteria/protozoa provide help with digestion of cellulose Termites pass along beneficial micro organisms to one another through what process? - ans-they eat each other's shit because it contains the beneficial micro organisms What species or termites causes the most damage? %? - ans-Subterranean species cause 90-95% of all termite problems What are the 4 main subterranean species of termites? - ans-Light Southeastern - Dark Southeastern - Eastern Subterranean - Formosan What are the main 2 types of termites? - ans-swarmers - soldiers What is the best way to detect which of the two types of termites you've got? - ans-swarmers - check the wings - soldiers - check the head How much wood can most colonies of termites eat per day? - ans-1 lb How much wood can a Formosan colony eat per day? - ans-2-3 lbs How many eggs do queen termites lay? - ans-30,000/day What are some examples of termite inspection tools? *extra credit - ans-infrared cameras - carbon dioxide detectors - sound detectors - moisture meters - Pick test? - *dogs What moisture levels indicate termites may be present? - ans-20-25% What are some indicators that termites may be present? - ans-mud tubes - shed wings