Termites are known as “silent destroyers” because of their ability to chew through wood, flooring and even wallpaper undetected.
The Termitology lesson plan will engage students in an inquiry-based study of the ecology of termites.
In this edition of the Pest Professor, Dr. Jim Fredericks, entomologist for the National Pest Management Association, is here to teach children why termites eat wood and show off some eye-catching examples of termite damage.
Power in numbers, pill bugs on a roll and ticked off!
Honey, what’s for dinner, g’dday cuz and there’s always room for dessert!
Bombs away, vampire mommies and warring termites!
Will termites have the same craving for fast food as humans do? Watch as we introduce 100,000 termites into the tank!
Termites can cause damage out-of-sight and out-of-earshot. Watch as they chew through a pair of headphones with speed and ease.
The phrase “you are what you eat” really rings true for termites. After chewing through dyed cotton towels, they absorbed the dye color, turning blue and red!
What do beavers, termites, and prairie dogs have in common?
