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Subterranean termites build mud tubes primarily for what purpose?
- To maintain moisture and protect themselves from desiccation and predators while foraging above ground ✓
- To store food (cellulose) closer to the queen for more efficient feeding
- To alert the colony to intruders by sealing entry points
- To create ventilation channels that regulate nest temperature
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Which termite species is considered the most economically destructive in the United States?
- Eastern subterranean termite (Reticulitermes flavipes) ✓
- Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus)
- Drywood termite (Incisitermes minor)
- Dampwood termite (Zootermopsis angusticollis)
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A pre-construction termite treatment typically involves which primary application method?
- Applying liquid termiticide to the soil before or during slab and foundation construction ✓
- Installing termite bait stations at 10-foot intervals around the completed structure's perimeter
- Applying a wood preservative to all lumber before it is delivered to the job site
- Fumigating the entire structure with a gas termiticide after framing is complete
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Subterranean termites build mud tubes primarily for what purpose?
- To maintain moisture and protect themselves from desiccation and predators while foraging above ground ✓
- To store food (cellulose) closer to the queen for more efficient feeding
- To alert the colony to intruders by sealing entry points
- To create ventilation channels that regulate nest temperature
Answer: Subterranean termites (family Rhinotermitidae) are dependent on moisture and will desiccate and die within hours if exposed to air without protection. Mud tubes maintain the high humidity (90-100% RH) they need, protect them from predators, and allow them to travel between their underground colony and above-ground food sources without exposure.
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Which termite species is considered the most economically destructive in the United States?
- Eastern subterranean termite (Reticulitermes flavipes) ✓
- Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus)
- Drywood termite (Incisitermes minor)
- Dampwood termite (Zootermopsis angusticollis)
Answer: Eastern subterranean termites (Reticulitermes flavipes) cause the most economic damage annually in the U.S. because of their wide range, large colony sizes, and aggressive foraging behavior. Formosan subterranean termites (Coptotermes formosanus) cause more damage per colony but have a more limited geographic distribution.
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A pre-construction termite treatment typically involves which primary application method?
- Applying liquid termiticide to the soil before or during slab and foundation construction ✓
- Installing termite bait stations at 10-foot intervals around the completed structure's perimeter
- Applying a wood preservative to all lumber before it is delivered to the job site
- Fumigating the entire structure with a gas termiticide after framing is complete
Answer: Pre-construction (pre-treat) termite treatments are soil treatments applied before or during construction — typically to the soil beneath slab foundations, around plumbing penetrations, and along the exterior perimeter — to create a chemical barrier before the structure is built. This is distinct from post-construction treatments which must penetrate existing structures.
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