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Subterranean
Termites Subterranean Termites must have a moisture source
to survive. This source is usually in the soil, giving them the name “subterranean.” The
nests originate in soil but termites make their way to structures most
often by way of mud tubes. These tubes are made of soil or wood that
is held together by salivary secretions. The tubes give protection from
predators and help keep a moist environment while they search for sources
of cellulose. Occasionally, aerial nests are established without mud
tubes, when all the castes of the colony are present, and the necessary
moisture is available from such things as condensation or leaking roofs. |
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