Looking at the statistic, there many kinds of termites that attack countries in South Asia. One of them is called Formosan termites. The pest that is often nicknamed as the super-termite has caused high numbers of damages across the world. This article contain some information about the particular termite. Please read on and find out more information about this Coptotermes formosanus.
What are these super-termites?
The super-termites that also goes with Coptotermes formosanus, is widely distributed and the most voracious, devious and aggressive of all the termite species known. These super termites were originally from southern China. They have traveled far and now it became established in Hawaii, the continental United States, South Africa, Sri Lanka and of course South Asian countries.
The queen has a lifespan of around 15 years and is capable of producing up to a thousand eggs per day. As it called super-termites, this colony of termite is very destructive because of its ability to consume wood at a very fast rate and the large size of its colonies. A single Formosan termites colony may contain several million individuals, including a hundred thousand workers and possibly thousand swarmers.
Where do they live?
They live underground just like subterranean termites. However, they can establish a secondary carton nest above the ground if the moisture is fit. The carton nest is made of wood and soil cemented together with termites’ saliva and termites’ feces.
How does it look like?
It is essential to know which termite group is causing damage. For most people, every termite may look alike to each other, but every pest control professionals will know the difference. The first thing to distinguish it is by looking at its appearances. The alates, or swarmers, are around 1/2 inch in overall length including the wings. The color is pale yellow to brownies yellow. The Formosan termites’ wings are translucent and densely covered with small hairs.
The Formosan soldiers’ heads are rounded on the sides and tapered toward the front. Their lower jawbones are lack teeth. They look almost like the Subterranean termites, if it hard for you to distinguish it, then it is better to ask professionals for an inspection.
What are the threats?
Since they are very aggressive and also have large-sized colonies, this termite is harder to control once they infest a structure. A mature Formosan can consume woods around one ounce or around 30 grams per day. At this rate, with the number of workers, a colony of this termite can consume about 400 grams or 13 ounces a day, causing severe damage to a home around six months.
Also, Formosan termites like to infest everything made of woods including living trees and shrubs, landscape timbers, wooden rails, even boats. There are also cases when they chew through electric cable insulation pole, resulting in costly damage and power outages in cities. Once they infest, they couldn’t completely be eradicated.
You shouldn’t underestimate termite infestation, especially these super-termites. Since they can grow into very big populations, you should consider hiring professional help. FUMIDA offers you the best high-quality services for your termite problem. Call Us for more information and contact. Thank you.
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