(Newswire.net – January 25, 2013) Researchers from the University of Western Australia collected termites to analyze the bacteria in their digestive system. The studied the guts of different species of termites and found that, in Tumulitermes westraliensis’ gut, more than half of it is made up of unknown species. They also studied Cototermes acinaciformis, one of the worst pest species found in Australia. Ghislaine Small chose to collect two different types of termites who had never had their gut bacteria looked at. Ms Small said that they were interesting in testing the enzymes inside of the bacteria that have potential to help with biofuel production.
Termites are a very difficult pest to deal with for homeowners. They are small animals that are white, tan or black in color and can cause a huge amount of destruction to any home. This is how termites are most popular; as pests. The pain of home owners that have to call pest control in Brisbane to deal with these critters is not to be underestimated. There is more to termites than this, though, and it is frequently a side that goes unexplored and underestimated.
Termites make a huge contribution to the ecosystem. Their job in nature is to recycle wood and plant material. The tunnels that they dig can help make sure that the soil they are in is porous and contains nutrients. This can mean that the soil is healthy enough for plants to go on it. Termites are particularly useful in places like the desert, where they reclaim soil that may have been damaged by inclement weather, the elements or other animals.
These beneficial bugs start to be a problem when they start to eat structural lumber in homes. They may also harm utility poles and wooden structures in the community. Termites’ favorites are not limited to wood; they may find a way to get into food or your books. There are many different types of termites, and they all have different requirements to live and settle somewhere. Drywood termites, for instance, rarely go underground. They can also tolerate dryer conditions than subterranean termites.
Termites are great as long as they are not in the home. They carry out a hugely important function in the ecosystem and could benefit us even further with their potential biofuel use. At home, termites can be a destructive and difficult force to deal with and they can cause thousands in damage. If you need help, get in touch with us at: http://www.bestbrisbanepestcontrol.com.au/
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