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Interesting Facts about Termites

Termites are actually present in about 70% parts of the world, and its population outnumbers human beings on a ratio of ten to one.

It is also suggested that termites can live up to 40 years, and actually has the longest ever recorded adult reproductive life. This explains why they multiply dramatically and colonies can reach up several millions of termites.

Contrary to popular belief, wood which has been pressure treated is not immune to termite attack; termites will enter pressure-treated wood through cut ends and cracks, and will also build tunnels over the surface.

Here are some fascinating Termite facts:

What you don't know about termites

Termites cause up to $2 billion in damage per year!
All Termites are social insects and raise their young as a group.
The total weight of all of the termites in the world is more than the weight of all the humans in the world.
Termites have been around since the time of the dinosaurs!
Termite colonies eat non-stop, 24 hours a day, seven days a week!
Termites have wings that they shed once they have found a good place to build a nest.
Live for 15 years.
Lay 1 egg every 15 seconds.
Burrow tiny mud tunnels to a source of wood.
Enjoy wood resulting from leaky plumbing & other water sources.
Found in every U.S. state except Alaska.
Help the food chain by recycling wood for the soil.
Termites have lived on Earth for approximately 250 million years.