Termites, also known as white ants are tough, well organized, social, most persistent and destructive tiny insects, which live in large colonies. Termites are mostly pale brown to white. There are three casts:
• Reproductive
• Workers
• Soldiers
Division of Termites
• Subterranean or Ground Nesting Termites
• Non Subterranean or Wood Nesting Termites
The subterranean termites are most destructive and are mainly responsible for the damage caused in buildings. Termites attack buildings through tiny cracks and crevices in the foundation, floors and walls causing severe damage to human habitat and property by destroying furniture; wooden frame works doors windows, beams paper or anything that has cellulose base.
Pre-Construction Treatment
Application during construction will be a multi-phased affair that has to be co- ordinated closely with the builders. Treatment is done for the sides & bottom surface of the foundation trenches and is treated with chemical emulsion.