Types of Termites Commonly Seen?
Often called “white ants”, common species are:

• Coptotermes formosanus
• Reticulitermes flaviceps
• Odontotermes formosanus

 

 

The Life Cycle of a Termite?

Termites are social insects. They live in their groups and perform different jobs in the colony:

1. Reproductive Castes of Termites
a. Primary king and queen, alate.
b. Secondary queen, brachypterous (with wing pads).
c. Tertiary queen, apterous (without wing pads).
2. Non-reproductive Castes of Termites
a. Soldiers
b. Workers

Damages Caused by Termites?

1. Nibbling on the plants which are high in cellulose. 
2. Destruction of cultural heritage, such as books, paper, cloths and even precious cultural history records.
3. Structural damaging of buildings and valuable cultural monuments.
4. Physical damaging of telecommunication equipment, such as electric wirings, cables, enamelled wires, etc.

Ways of Preventing?

The technology of termite control is much advanced than normal home pest control. Only through experienced professionals, this problem can be effectively solved, stopping a termite invasion. The supreme principle of preventing termite invasion is nothing other than [moisture controlling and ventilation].
(The phenomenon of termites damaging wooden house and furniture are quite serious in Malaysia. Getting your wooden house pre-treated for termite prevention during furnishing will help to avoid endless trouble.)

- From the ecological perspective, manipulate the conditions of termites’ habitat, resulting a poor living environment for termites.

- Use chemicals to treat woods, plastics, electrical cables, soil and etc., making it termite resistant and eliminates termites. Other than using termites repellent, you can also use chronic toxicity, enzyme inhibitor and fungicides.         

Do You Know the Secret of Termites?

Termite swarmers flying around, which is commonly found, is actually a mating party (nuptial flight) for reproductive termites. Prevent termites from invading your home!