001-Furniture Hazards: Termites | Structural Risk Ranking: LDF, MDF & Plywood
2月 28, 2026 001-Furniture Hazards: Termites 1. Termite Worker & Nymph Appearance Notes Size & Shape: Cream-colored, soft-bodied insects measuring 3-10mm. They have six functional legs and a straight, elongated body. They do not have the C-shape characteristic of beetle larvae. Head Structure: Pale to light-brown head with horizontal chewing mandibles. Soldiers possess larger, darker heads with prominent defensive pincers. Body Features: Translucent exoskeleton with a broad waist. Unlike ants, their thorax is broadly joined to the abdomen, giving them a uniform, "thick" appearance. Key Identifier: Social behavior—rarely found alone. Presence of mud tubes on furniture legs or walls is a definitive sign of subterranean termite activity. Scientific Note: Termite nymphs resemble smaller versions of workers and are highly active within wood galleries. 2. Termite Top 3 Wood Preferences Untreated Pine (Pinus spp.) ...