Texas Termite Exam
Termites belong to the insect order – answer Blattodea
Termites are more prevalent in _____ soils - answer sandy
The most numerous members in a termite colony are the - answer workers
The termite caste with the greatly enlarged dark reddish brown heads are -
answersoldiers
The first batch of eggs layed by the queen in a new subterranean termite colony
contains - answer6-12
Termites can enter structures through: - answerall the above
When looking for signs of termites the inspector should look for - answerall the above
Buildings should be inspected at least once ____ for termite tubes. - answera year
Unlike other subterranean termites formoasan termites do not need constant contact
with the soil if there is an alternative water source - answertrue
Formosan termite queens can produce up to 500 eggs per day - answerfalse
Formosan termites are the only species that construct carton nest - answertrue
In many situations fumigation may be the only effective means of eliminating
infestations of formosan termites - answertrue
Drywood termites construct their nests in wood and not in the soil as do subterranean
termites - answertrue
Which species of drywood termite swarm at daytime, as do subterranean termite ? -
answerIncisitermes minor
Drywood termites are restricted to the Gulf Coast region - answerfalse
Termites belong to the insect order – answer Blattodea
Termites are more prevalent in _____ soils - answer sandy
The most numerous members in a termite colony are the - answer workers
The termite caste with the greatly enlarged dark reddish brown heads are -
answersoldiers
The first batch of eggs layed by the queen in a new subterranean termite colony
contains - answer6-12
Termites can enter structures through: - answerall the above
When looking for signs of termites the inspector should look for - answerall the above
Buildings should be inspected at least once ____ for termite tubes. - answera year
Unlike other subterranean termites formoasan termites do not need constant contact
with the soil if there is an alternative water source - answertrue
Formosan termite queens can produce up to 500 eggs per day - answerfalse
Formosan termites are the only species that construct carton nest - answertrue
In many situations fumigation may be the only effective means of eliminating
infestations of formosan termites - answertrue
Drywood termites construct their nests in wood and not in the soil as do subterranean
termites - answertrue
Which species of drywood termite swarm at daytime, as do subterranean termite ? -
answerIncisitermes minor
Drywood termites are restricted to the Gulf Coast region - answerfalse
