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Ombion: Political termites

THEY can destroy any structure anytime. Termites love to eat everything that comes their way. Once they have entered a house or any structure, they destroy everything from wood, paper, books, carpets, cement, and even cellulosic materials. They are excellent in working as little communes with a general, soldiers and workers.

Video: Michael Reagan compares liberals to "termites"

Michael Reagan, son of former President Ronald Reagan, stumped for Newt Gingrich on Monday, telling a crowd in Tampa, Fla. to think of liberals as "termites."

Tiny sensor to snitch on termites

Sydney, Jan 9 : A tiny sensor detects termites by 'hearing' them chew through wood and SMSing a pest control firm to nip the infestation in the bud.

WiSPr acoustic termite detector works by "hearing" termites eat

Thanks to their habit of remaining concealed, the first indication people get that termites have invaded their home is after they’ve already wreaked their particular brand of wood-eating havoc. According to Associate Professor Adam Osseiran of Western Australia’s Edith Cowan University, the yearly damage bill in the U.S. for termite damage tops US$12 billion, while in Australia they cause an ...

Yellow ants swarm on warm winter days

On warm winter days, large yellow ants may be seen swarming in some homes. This raises concern that these winged insects are termites.