Fun facts about termites

We know termites cause damage to woods and goods at our home. But they also have some funny facts which will make you laugh and wonder at the same time. Termites are property destroyer, so call the termite pest control services immediately if you detect them at your house.

Termites can cause million crore damage. Yes! You read it right. This tiny little creature can destroy million-dollar items within short amount of time. They reproduce rapidly and they never really sleep if they see their food. These termites can cause some serious damage to our properties than the fire and flood combined. 

Termites are around since the age of dinosaurs. They have been living in this world for over one hundred and billion years. And they are also called as white ants sometimes. They belong to the family of cockroach and mantis. 

Few termites can fly. Those disgusting termites can fly, but not all can. The King and Queen can fly to search for their mate to reproduce their babies. 

They can send message to their home. When these tiny soldiers detect any threat to their nest, they send signals to the other little warriors. They bash their head against the wall which is their signal that will alert the other termites. 

Termites have their own language. They share signals through chemical scent called pheromones to communicate between them. The scent is like a guide to show them their right path. Each nest has different type of scent and they’ll know if an outsider enters. Each termite group has different type of scent.

Tahaan Pest Solutions is one of the top pest control services in Mumbai. We have over 2 decades of experience in pest control services. As termites are one of the dangerous pests, call us for immediate action.