Termites are damaging household insects. They can form groups of thousands and cause billions of dollars of destruction to buildings around the globe every year. They are insatiable eaters of wood, and hunting for sources of food is almost the only job they’re given. Termites do not wait until the sun sets to eat, they eat all day long. However, if all is quiet at night be sure to listen carefully. It is possible to detect termites late at night if there is an active colony in your home.

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They collectively make enough sound popping and snapping across the wood of your house that it is possible to hear them If you are attentive enough. Termites do have senses, but they do not have all. The fact is that soldier termites are blind. Only the queens and kings of the colony are blind. They have tiny eyes that do not function well. These insects depend on their other senses to get their task done, particularly their sense of smell, which will lead them to their next food.

They don’t even have ears, instead, they rely on the sense of vibrations around them. Furthermore, they don’t have taste buds to ensure that they take pleasure in the wood they munch at incessantly. Usually, males and females mate and establish a monogamous relationship. They also build a nest.

They both have children, and their parents take care of the brood. If there aren’t many female termites Two male termites have been observed to form a pair and create a home for termites together. All over the world, people include insects in their diets and many of them are excellent sources of protein as well as essential minerals and vitamins. Termites aren’t an exception. They are considered to be a specialty eaten all over the world. They can be consumed either raw or cooked. The raw kind is said to be similar to pineapple, while the cooked version tastes more like cooked vegetables. If you hear termites in the evening you should think about catching some and cooking them for delicious food.