Can Termites Learn?
Research on the dampwood termite suggests that termites may be capable of learning, and changing their behaviour according to their environment.
March 1, 2025
Termite Research
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Have Humans Accidentally Created the Coptotermes Hybrid Termite?
Research from Taiwan shows that hybrid colonies of Coptotermes gestroi and Coptotermes formosanus termites have successfully established in the field. Dr Phil Ridley discusses the implications of a potential ‘super termite’ hybrid.
September 1, 2024
TERMITE EVOLUTION
A look at the latest research on the origins of the termites, including their classification and the termite/gut symbiont relationship.
August 1, 2021
Climate Change and Termite Dispersal
Research suggests that climate change is having a significant impact on the viability of invasive species becoming established in new territories.
August 1, 2021
UNRAVELLING THE MYSTERY OF THE TERMITE GUT
Steve Broadbent, Regional Director of Ensystex, takes a closer look at the microbial life that plays such a crucial role in the termite gut.
March 1, 2021
December 1, 2020
UNDERSTANDING PHEROMONES, UNDERSTANDING TERMITE BEHAVIOUR
Pheromones are the basis of chemical communication in insects. Although not as well studied as some insects, pheromones are nonetheless important in termites.
July 1, 2020
TERMITE APPETITE – AN INDICATION OF COLONY SIZE?
Researchers from the University of Florida have worked out a novel way to determine the size of a termite colony – by measuring the amount of wood the termites consume.
March 1, 2020
TERMITE ROYALTY PHEROMONE IDENTIFIED
Researchers at North Carolina State University in the US have identified a specific chemical on the exoskeletons of royal termites that they believe allows worker termites to recognise royal status. (Main photo credit: Dann Thombs)
March 30, 2018