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There are many types of termites that call United States home.
In the northeast area of the county the two most popular are Drywood Termites and Eastern Subterranean Termites.
Drywood Termites
* 3/8"-5/8", yellow/brownish. One wing. * These eat across the grain, eating all the wood, unlike subterranean termites. These termites usually are found in small amounts, but if not fully treated, the new infestations can cause serious damage. * Drywood Termites typically live in dry wood(low levels of moisture). Usually found in sub tropical areas, several species in the southwest. Colonies are found inside the wood. Eastern Subterranean Termites
* Underground, they enter wood structures through small cracks, some lees then 1/16". However, if moisture is available these creatures can survive without being underground., 3/8", dark-brown/ blackish. Wings are long and can be milky/ transparent.
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∙ 12y agoOnly in the most basic sense. Two ways to tell them apart: 1) Ants have a thin, "nipped in" waist - termites are thick waisted. 2) Termites are usually grayish/white. Ants rarely are that color - usually brown, black or red.
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∙ 13y agoTermite droppings
Look like normal tiny pellets that guinea pigs eat.
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∙ 13y agoLike red and yellow sand particles.
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Do baby termites look like a maggot?
Yes they do look similar only a lot smaller and the big thing that should tip you off to the difference is that termites eat wood and a maggot will be on a dead animal.
How are termites and ants similar?
Termites are actually more similar to cockroaches than ants. However, termites and ants may seem similar due to their body structure and antennae. Ants are less destructive than termites.
What do termite look like?
Termite tunnels look very similar to the tunnels of ants seen in ant farms. This is because both insects have similar tunneling methods.
What will it look like on the wood if you have termites?
Termites love dead wood, so it would already be rotting. You would see little lines down the wood and maybe holes into it. Much like ants in a log, just smaller.
How do termites get food?
Termites get food from hunting fir it. Termites like to eat wood. You can find termites in forests and even in a home that is made out of wood.
What do termites smell like?
Urine
What would be a good environment for termites?
place for termites would be near would like trees
How does one detect termite nests?
One detects termites having eaten wood along the foundation of their home by the crumbling apart of wood and little white insect larve called termites. Termites when mature look like ants with wings. They will be living under that rotten wood when you pull it apart from the foundation.
Do termites have incisors?
No, termites do not have incisors. They do have teeth-like plates that are similar to saw blades. They used these plates for cutting and grinding.
What music do termites eat wood faster to?
well, termites eat wood faster when you play loud thumping music like rock or something. well, termites eat wood faster when you play loud thumping music like rock or something.
Is it possible to identify termites from ants with naked eyes?
Yes, If you look close enough! =)
Are big black ants harmful?
If they look like this they are: http://godw1nz.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/carpenterants.jpg But only because they build their nests in wood. They are not as bad as termites, but I'd get rid of them if I were you.
