Just when you thought that you knew everything about termites, it turns out that they can literally blow themselves up. That does not sound possible, but a group of researchers traveling through French Guiana have discovered this bizarre termite-ability first hand. After a scientist spotted a nest of termites, many of which had blue spots located on their backs, the scientist used a pair of forceps to pick a blue-dotted termite up, but it quickly exploded

One Of The World's Largest Insects Is Saved From Extinction Some countries have governments that make insect-conservation a primary concern. New Zealand is one of those countries where insect-conservation is taken very seriously. For example, the giant weta, which is one of the biggest insects in the world and native to New Zealand, has been brought back from the brink of extinction,

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Caterpillar Nectar May Control Ants Behavior Humans are not the only animals on the planet that enjoy taking a load off with a beer, or a cigarette, or whatever you may enjoy. There are plenty of animals in nature that cannot seem to get enough of some type of substance. There have been plenty of studies that demonstrate how some addicted animals behave when they don't get their fix, and they do not take it well. One creature that enjoys a mind-altering substance is a particular species of Japanese ant referred to as Pristomyrmex punctatus

Humans Ate Termites Thousands Of Years Ago When considering the average day in the life of a prehistoric human, you would probably not be surprised to find that our ancestors indulged in some pretty disgusting things, such as eating termites. Of course, ancient humans did not just eat termites regularly; they also ate other insects, like ants. Termites and ants are particularly nutritious, and are especially high in protein. So it seems reasonable to believe that our ancestors consumed ants and termites when a wild animal could not be found. Also, our close primate relatives regularly feast on termites. Thousands of years ago, humans had just as many resources as their primate relatives, so humans almost certainly ate termites

There are over sixteen thousand different species of ant on this planet. Of course, this number only includes those ants which science has documented. Despite their tiny heads, ants are smart relative to other insects, and their social behavior is surprisingly advanced. In fact, since ants make up such a big part of the insect world, scientists have already studied ants quite a bit. However, despite much research into ants, very few scientists have a detailed understanding of an ant's development. Recently, a large-scale study that was aimed at better understanding early ant life

The world is full of termites. In fact, there are over two thousand different termite species in existence right now and having termites can get pricey as they cause billions of dollars in damages every year. Termites are social insects that evolved from cockroaches, and this occurred before dinosaurs even existed. Termites can be boring insects, as they seem to do nothing but destroy wood. However, there is one termite that will likely catch your attention on account of its strange behavior. This termite is known as the drywood termite, and it lives solely in wood, not soil. That means that the drywood termite never stops

GGA Pest Management shares the following noteworthy signs and symptoms of a possible bed bug infestation: Small red to reddish brown fecal spots on mattresses, upholstery or walls

The offspring of trap-jaw ants is like something out of a horror show. The babies of trap-jaw ants will make you look twice. These odd creatures are outfitted with studs and menacing looking protrusions on their spines. Thanks to major improvements in technology, the larval development of trap-jaw ants has been described for the first time.