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1. citybugs.tamu.edu › factsheets › householdFrequently Asked Questions About Subterranean Termite Control

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   A. Adult reproductive termites are dark-brown to blackish insects, about 3/8 inch-long. Commonly referred to as “swarmers”, the job of reproductive termites is to mate and start new colonies. Termite swarmers may or may not have wings, as their wings often are shed shortly after flight. Swarming termites are often confused with ants but can ...

2. texasinsects.tamu.edu › termiteTermite - Texas A&M University

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   Common name: Termite. Scientific Name: Varies. Order: Isoptera. Description: Drywood termites are light yellow to black with clear to smoky gray wings, about 7/16 inch long. Worker termites ( nymphs ), and are up to 3/8 inch long, wingless, white to grayish with white to yellowish-brown heads, and soldiers are similar but with large rectangular ...

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   What does a worker termite look like?

   • Worker termites ( nymphs ), and are up to 3/8 inch long, wingless, white to grayish with white to yellowish-brown heads, and soldiers are similar but with large rectangular darker heads bearing well developed jaws (mandibles) used to defend the colony.

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   What is a surface active worker termite?

   • Description:Surface active worker termites are wingless 3/8 inch long creamy white soft-bodied insects with brown heads. Life Cycle:Simple metamorphosis. Like other termites, this species is a social insect that lives in colonies deep (up to 4 feet) in the soil and contain thousands of individuals.

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   Are termites a problem in Texas?

   • Pest Status:Also known as “woodlice,” desert termites are common in south and west Texas and are noticeable in rangeland. They construct fragile mud tubes and sheets of mud around the surfaces of herbaceous and woody plants, litter, dung, fence posts and similar objects. In pastures, their feeding activities can reduce forage for livestock.

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   Are termites wingless or winged?

   • Reproductives can be winged, primary reproductives called alates or swarmers or wingless, secondary reproductives. Winged reproductives have 1/4 to 3/8 inch long pale yellow-brown to black bodies and bear four wings of equal size that may be smoky gray to brown and have few wing veins. Termite workers are white and soft bodied.

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4. urbanentomology.tamu.edu › urban-pests › termitesTermites - Urban and Structural Entomology Program at Texas A ...

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   Drywood Termites. Potential Asian Giant Hornet Specimen/Photograph Submission Form. Insect Sample Submission Form.

5. agrilifeextension.tamu.edu › subterranean-termitesSubterranean Termites - Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

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   Dec 7, 2021 · Subterranean termites are the most destructive pests of wood in the United States. This publication explains the distribution, identification, biology, and habits of subterranean termites. It also describes the damage they cause and suggests preventive measures. (9 Pages) Looking for solutions in your county?

6. agrilifeextension.tamu.edu › asset-local › termiteTermite Biology & Control - Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

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   This is a self-paced course that the student does on his or her own time. Assignments can be submitted via mail service. Course material includes a total of 18 chapters, and consists of lessons on termite identification and biology, the proper way to conduct inspections and treatments, safety procedures, both federal and Texas state laws governing insecticide use, and an extensive glossary and ...

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8. bexar-tx.tamu.edu › homehort › archives-of-weeklyThe Ways and Means of Termites – Part 1 - Texas A&M University

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   Apr 10, 2005 · The Ways and Means of Termites – Part 1. By Molly Keck. Spring is heating up and termite swarming season is now upon us. Because a home is usually the largest investment a person makes, protecting it from damage very important. Termites are the most destructive wood damaging insects and cause billions of dollars in damage yearly.

9. texasinsects.tamu.edu › desert-termiteDesert Termite - Texas A&M University

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   Common Name: Desert termite. Scientific Name: Gnathamitermes tubiformans. Order: Isoptera. Description: Surface active worker termites are wingless 3/8 inch long creamy white soft-bodied insects with brown heads. Life Cycle: Simple metamorphosis. Like other termites, this species is a social insect that lives in colonies deep (up to 4 feet) in ...