Reticulitermes chinensis
Color: Creamy White
Size: 3-5 mm
Shape: Long cylindrical body
Nutrition: Wood and plant cellulose
Habitat: East Asia
They build their nests in trees and soil. They generally choose dead or rotten trees.
They feed on cellulose in wood and plants.
They build a tunnel system in the soil to stay moist and protected.
They are quite common in tropical climates. They form colonies quickly.
Formation of mud tubes,
Hollow wood,
Termites seen alive,
Piles of wing debris,
Frass,
Colony sighting,
Paint and surface damage in wooden structures,
Sagging and damaged timbers.
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