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In most cases, termite activity is difficult to detect. For this reason, many homeowners are caught by surprise when they discover that those pesky termites have found their way into their properties. If you’re dealing with a subterranean termite infestation, it’s best to hire pest control services West Palm Beach right away. In the meantime, here’s a closer look at the subterranean termites.
Subterranean termites (Family Rhinotermitidae) are classified into three castes – workers,soldiers, and the reproductives. Each of these types has a specific jobdescription within their colonies and they’re equipped with the right toolsthat are based on their job responsibilities. The workers are the ones thatforage for food and water, build and repair mud tubes, feed other termites, andcare for the eggs and the young. On the other hand, soldiers are tasked todefend the colony and to protect the reproductives when they’re about to leavethe nest. Since they’re in charge of colony defense, their mandibles aredesigned to crush other ants that may attempt to invade their colonies.
In terms of length, thecream-colored workers and soldiers are about 1/8 to 3/8 of an inch. The onlydifference is that the soldiers have brown heads that are bigger and mandibles that are stronger. On the other hand, the brown or black-coloredreproductives are typically an inch in length. The reproductives are alsocalled alates which is the Latin word for “having wings”. These have theability to disperse and outbreed after they leave their nets and swarm. Maleand female alates function as kings and queens because once they pair, theyshed their wings, and start building new nests.
If you’re looking tohire the best pest control services West Palm Beach to help you get rid of atermite infestation, callO’Hara Pest Control today to schedule aninspection.
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