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dry-wood termite

Also known as: Kalotermitidae

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control measures

In termite: Importance
Dry-wood termites nest in the wood on which they feed and do not invade a structure from the soil. Because their colonies are within the structure, they are difficult to control. Preventive measures include the use of chemically treated wood in building construction and the…
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nests

In termite: Nest types
The family Kalotermitidae and the subfamily Termopsinae (family Hodotermitidae) make their nests in the wood on which they feed. These termites excavate irregular networks of galleries with no external openings, except the temporary ones created during swarming. The nest galleries have partitions made of fecal matter and…
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