Termites are known as “silent destroyers” because of their ability to chew through wood, flooring and even wallpaper undetected.
Termite Information for Kids
- Termites like to hang out with their friends. They are social insects and raise their families as a group.
- The total weight of all the termites in the world is more than the weight of all the humans in the world.
- Termite colonies eat non-stop, 24 hours a day, seven days a week!
- They are known as “silent destroyers” because of their ability to chew through wood, flooring and even wallpaper undetected.
- Each year, termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage.
- There are about 2,000 known termite species in the world.
- Termites have wings that they shed once they have found a good place to build a nest.
- Baby termites look like white, yellow, or clear eggs when they’re inside the nest. After the egg hatches, they look like mini termites.
- Termites are very unlikely to bite humans or pets. If you are bitten, there might be a small mark, but it will go away in a day or two.
- Termites are known for their wood-based eating habits, but you can find out what happens when we place household items like shoes, money, towels, and headphones in a tank of 100,000 termites over at “Will They Eat It?”
Parents and kids alike can find additional termite facts and information on termite control at the official NPMA website. Teachers can also get their hands on termite lesson plans for grades k-2 and grades 3-5.
