I don’t know if anyone has heard of it. It’s a frightening insect with a history of 250 million years, “ termite ”.
Some friends may be confused, isn't it ant ? Is worthy of being feared by people?
This is about the reproductive ability of termites. The prime queen in a termite colony, during its peak reproductive period, lays about 8,000 to 10,000 eggs in a day and night, and the number of eggs laid in a lifetime is as high as more than 500 million. A mature nest individual of this type of termite The number can reach millions, and the growth of the number of individuals in the population can be described as a geometric progression. In addition, termites eat artificial fibers, plastics, wires, cables and even bricks, stones, metals, etc., which can cause huge damage in a short period of time.
The fat and white queen ant
For example, if a building is mainly made of brick and wood structure, and if termites are not cleaned up in time after termites are discovered, then as time goes by, the building may suddenly collapse, causing serious property losses.
Our country has recorded termites as early as ancient times. The buildings of that era were mainly made of wooden structures. When they nested densely in the dike, multiplied rapidly, and even penetrated the inner and outer slopes of the dike, it was likely to cause pipe leakage during the flood season when the water level rose. In more severe cases, Leading to the collapse of embankments and dams.
No one should be wondering about the lethality of termites now! There have been news reports where termites have appeared, and termites have been taken very seriously. It is not an exaggeration to say that he was "frightened".
Although the harm is huge, it is undeniable that termites are the master builders of the animal world. The termite nest is more than 3 meters long, well ventilated, warm in winter and cool in summer. It is a well-deserved master.
Have you ever seen termites in your home?
