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Are Termites Attracted to Light?

"Eastern Subterranean Termites - Entomology - Penn State University." Entomology - Penn State University. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2011. http://ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/termites
Potter, Mike, and Extension Entomologist.

 "Termite Control: Answers for Homeowners | University of Kentucky Entomology." Learning, Discovery, Service | in the College of Agriculture. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2011. http://www.ca.uky.edu/entomology/entfacts/ef604.asp 

Can Termites Eat Pressure Treated Wood?

Potter, Mike, and Extension Entomologist. "Protecting Your Home Against Termites | University of Kentucky Entomology." Learning, Discovery, Service | in the College of Agriculture. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2011. http://www.ca.uky.edu/entomology/entfacts/ef605.asp

"Termites Management Guidelines--UC IPM." Home Page - UC Statewide IPM Program. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2011. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7415.html

Can Termites Fly?

Potter, Mike, and Extension Entomologist. "Protecting Your Home Against Termites | University of Kentucky Entomology." Learning, Discovery, Service | in the College of Agriculture. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2011. .  

"Biology of Subterranean Termites in the Eastern United States." Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Ohio State University, n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2011. . 

Difference Between Flying Ants and Termites

Shirpat T. Kambel, "Termites," University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension. N.d., Web. 27 August 2010. http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/live/g1062/build/g1062.pdf

Rick Steinau, "Flying Ants vs. Termites," AskTheExterminator.com. N.d., Web. 27 August 2010. http://www.asktheexterminator.com/termites/Flying_Ants_vs_Termites.shtml 

"Flying Ants and Termites," Johnston County Center News, August 27, 2010. Web. 27 August 2010.http://johnston.ces.ncsu.edu/index.php?page=news&ci=LAWN+25  

Do Termites Eat Hardwood Floors? 

Oi, F. M. , K.C. Ruppert, W. Kern, and R. Scheffrahn. "Drywood and Dampwood Termites." IFAS Extension. University of Florida, n.d. Web. 2 Dec. 2010. <edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ig098>.  

"Subterranean Termites." Entomology at Texas A&M University - Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Dec. 2010. http://insects.tamu.edu/extension/bulletins/b-6080.html.  

Do Termites Make Noise?

"Termite Head-Banging: Sounding the Alarm." Acoustics.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2011. http://www.acoustics.org/press/152nd/fink.html

"Discovery Channel :: News - Animals :: Head-Banging Termites Caught on Film." Discovery Channel : Science, History, Space, Tech, Sharks, News! . N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2011.   

Does Mulch Attract Termites?

Long et al. 2001. The effect of organic and inorganic landscape mulches on subterranean termite foraging activity. Entomol. 30(5): 832-836.

"Does landscape mulch lead to termites in your home? | Horticulture and Home Pest News ." Home | Integrated Pest Management at Iowa State University. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2011. . 

"ENY-832/IN651: The Facts About Termites and Mulch ." EDIS - Electronic Data Information Source - UF/IFAS Extension. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2011.

How to Get Rid of Termites

National Pest Management Association - Termites, Retrieved September 1, 2010 from http://www.pestworld.org/Search.aspx?keywords=termite

Santa Cruz Sentinel - "Go Gree", August 14, 2010, Retrieved September 1, 2010 from http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/localnews/ci_15776479

Dow Chemicals - Vikane, Retrieved September 1, 2010 from http://www.dowagro.com/ppm/vikane/   

How Long Do Termites Live?

"How Long Does a Termite Live: Termite Life Expectancy, Lifespan." Orkin Termite Treatment, Pest Control & Exterminator Service. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2011. .

"Subterranean Termite Biology and Behavior." Virginia Cooperative Extension . N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2011. .    

Signs of Termites

"UMass Amherst: Building and Construction Technology » Controlling Termites and Carpenter Ants ." UMass Amherst: Building and Construction Technology . N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Aug. 2010. http://bct.nrc.umass.edu/index.php/publications/by-title/controlling-termites-and-carpenter-ants/.

"Termites Management Guidelines--UC IPM." UC Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program. N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Aug. 2010. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7415.html.

"Press Releases - Termite Season Starts Off With Swarms." Pestworld.org, the official web site of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) - the trade association for exterminators. N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Aug. 2010. http://www.pestworld.org/press-releases/termite-season-starts-off-with-swarms.     

Termite Prevention

"Termites Management Guidelines--UC IPM." UC Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Aug. 2010. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7415.html.

"UC IPM Photo." UC Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Aug. 2010. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/E/C-NC-EXCL-SR.017.html.

"Termites Library: Dampwood Termite, Drywood Termite, & Subterranean Termites." Greensboro Pest Control, Termite Control - Pest Control Services in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Triad NC. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Aug. 2010. http://www.terminix-triad.com/termites.html.    

What Do Termites Look Like?

"Termites Management Guidelines--UC IPM." UC Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Aug. 2010. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7415.html.

"Termites Library: Dampwood Termite, Drywood Termite, & Subterranean Termites." Greensboro Pest Control, Termite Control - Pest Control Services in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Triad NC. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Aug. 2010. http://www.terminix-triad.com/termites.html.