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Termites are considered to be the most destructive insect pests in the world. Many buildings and structures are damaged by these pests each year resulting in huge financial losses.
There are 200 different species of termites, but only a handful cause problems to properties:
Most property damages in Singapore are caused by Coptotermes species.
The basic castes in a colony are queens, kings, workers, soldiers and alates.
Termites are challenging to identify and manage when often people mistaken termites for ants and become less guarded. The most common species of subterranean termites come from the underground soil to attack your home or premise.
Rentokil with more than 50 years of pest control experience and expertise in termite control, provides various treatment options to manage an infestation effectively.
Qualified and trained technicians carry out treatments safely. Early detection and regular maintenance can help to protect your home and family from harm.
Family: Rhinotermitidae (subfamily Coptotermitidae)
Genus: Coptotermes
Type: Subterranean.
Castes: Queen, king, soldier, worker, reproductive.
Nest type & Behaviour: Coptotermes build nest in the soil because they are very dependent on it for moisture. In their search for food, subterranean termites construct mud tubes because they are susceptible to desiccation when exposed to air. They usually work their way above ground to reach wood or any other cellulose source. The cellulose is then broken down into simple starch with the help of the protozoans in the termites gut.
Economic significance: Termites are considered to be amongst the most destructive pest in the world.