Appearance :
Larger than subterranean termites, up to one-half inch long;
no worker caste in the colony.
Habits :
Create colonies in wood, with no connection
to the ground necessary; often found in attic wood; need
very little moisture.
Diet :
Wood and occasionally other cellulose material.
Reproduction :
Nymphs pass through seven instars before reaching adulthood;
sexual forms eventually swarm to form new colony.
Other Information :
Cause serious damage to structures, often long before they
are discovered; piles of sawdust-like pellets are a distinct
sign of infestation; not as widespread as subterranean
termite; colonies may contain up to 2,700 members.
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