After the fertilized queen lays her eggs, they hatch into pale white larvae. Eggs hatch into larvae and molt to develop into workers, soldiers, and primary or secondary reproductives. A nymph is a young termite that is going through molts, a process of shedding its exoskeleton, to become a reproductive.

Where do termites come from?

Drywood Termites come from dry wood habitats. Forests, suburban developments, and woodshops are some of their favorites. If they're in your home, it's because they've found uninhibited access to furniture and firewood (their favorite food). In nature, they set up shop within large, old trees.

How was termite created?

“Termites build mounds by joining bricks just like we do to build houses,” Zachariah explained. The 'bricks' to the bugs are tiny rolled-up balls of soil. Many bricks joined together are called boluses.