termite
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"This chemical is more environmentally friendly than ones traditionally used for drywood termite infestations," said Nicholas Poulos, corresponding author of the paper and a doctoral student in UCR's Department of Entomology.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
In this method, pest control workers drill into infested wood, reach the termite "gallery" or hiding area, and inject insecticide directly inside.
From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026
Experiments showed that whether a young termite becomes a worker or a future king or queen depends largely on nutrition during early development.
From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026
Unlike cockroaches and most animals, termite sperm lack tails and are unable to swim.
From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026
One of the termite soldiers had transferred its mandibles from the grass to her finger.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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