Family Kalotermitidae

Description

These social insects infest dry wood and do not require contact with the soil.

Habits

They form colonies of up to 2,500 members. Unlike subterranean termite species, drywood termite colonies do not have a worker caste. The work is done by immature termites before they reach adulthood.

Habitat

Drywood termites infest dry wood, like that found in attic framings.

Threats

Drywood termites can infest structures and cause significant damage.