Home  /  TermiteTalkTM Blog 

Dec. 4, 2009 11:52 AM

Winter brings some changes in the daily routine of subterranean termite colonies. Foraging tunnels may be somewhat deeper for those species that travel near the soil surface, and food sources that are exposed to cold temperatures may be abandoned.

In heated buildings and the soil adjacent to heated basements, tunneling and general activity may be little changed. During most of the year, queens lay eggs at a steady rate. The number of eggs produced by the queen varies depending on the species, and the age of the queen.

In southern regions, with warm winter temperatures, egg production is continuous throughout the year, although there are seasonal fluctuations. For termites living in temperate regions, which have low winter temperatures, egg production is often suspended during the cold months.