Introduction Termites are among the most infamous of wood-destroying organisms. There are approximately 2500 species of termites known worldwide, but they are most abundant in warmer climates. One group of termites, the subterranean termites, is common in soil, dead trees, and wooden structures. The other group of termites, the non-subterranean termites, are divided into two groups: drywood termites and dampwood…
Subterranean Termites: General Description Several records pertaining to termites in the Arab Gulf countries, especially in Saudi Arabia, were made. The termite fauna of the Arabian Peninsula comprises 22 species. In the UAE, three research projects were conducted and published by Prof. Walid Kaakeh (2005 and 2006) and revealed the discovery of eight (8) species of subterranean termites: Species, common…
Non-Subterranean Termites Termites other than subterranean termites are divided into drywood and dampwood termites. Of these, drywood termites are the most common, and belong to the family Kalotermitidae, while the rotten and dampwood termites belong to the families Kalotermitidae, Termopsidae, and Rhinotermitidae. A- Drywood Termites: General Description No published records on the drywood termite fauna of the UAE are available.…
Our Control Strategy Get Rid of Stored Product Pests Introduction Stored product pests are usually found living in products (such as dried fruits, spices, flour, bran, peas, dried vegetables, dried flowers, grain, milled cereal products, dog food, nuts, candy, pasta, cheese, and other similar items) and are considered the most severe pests that share food with humans. They cause great…
Termites (White Ants) The main threat to wood at homes is from subterranean termites or ‘white ants’ Termites are nature’s recyclers; they have evolved over millions of years to become one of the most destructive forces of nature. Their job in the environment is to break down dead and dying tree matter and vegetation into nutrient filled dirt and they…
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