subject: Got Termites? Why You Need To Terminate Asap [print this page] Termites might be tiny and a look completely harmful but do not be fooled. In fact, if you ever see one in your home you will want to contact a professional exterminator and pronto! Why the urgency? Well for starters, termites can do more damage than all fires, hurricanes and tornadoes combined.
Did you want me to repeat that? Termites can do more damage than a wildfire, hurricane and tornado COMBINED. Now imagine if one of these colonies found their way into your home. Bad news, indeed!
Did You Know? Interesting Termite Facts
Termites have been around a long time. In fact, they have been around since the time of the dinosaurs!
Every termite colony has a queen which may live from 15 to 30 years, laying hundreds of eggs EACH DAY!
Termite colonies are constantly feeding their faces. In fact, they never stop!
The total weight of all of the termites in the world is more than the weight of all the humans in the world.
Termites and ants are #1 enemies
Cockroaches and termites are closely related
Termite nests can reach up to 20 feet high and contain more than a million insects in one colony.
Their nests are highly organized and structured with multiple chambers and passageways, including ventilation, drainage, and heating systems.
Termites build their nests entirely out of soil and use saliva to hold it together!
Termites are Extremely Smart and Difficult To Destroy
Termites are very organizes and have a perfectly controlled society built with workers that feed those who can not feed themselves to armies that will give their own lives to protect their queen. If you find even one in your home, do not hesitate for even a moment.
