Termites

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For such small little guys, we termites can cause some really big damage. Here's what you need to know to keep us critters at bay.

Termites are a group of social insects. They are sometimes incorrectly called "white ants". Usually they are classified at the taxonomic rank of order Isoptera . As truly social animals, they are termed eusocial along with the ants and some bees and wasps. Termites mostly feed on dead plant material, mostly wood, leaf litter, soil, or animal dung. About 10% of the estimated 4,000 species (about 2,600 taxonomically known) are economically significant as pests that can cause serious structural…

Invasive insects can destroy crops, damage your home, and even threaten your well being.

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