termite
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In laboratory testing, the treatment killed about 95 percent of a colony without the mammal toxicity concerns linked to many traditional termite control methods.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
As a drywood termite, Cryptotermes mobydicki does not pose a risk to buildings or trade.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
High in the treetops of a South American rainforest, scientists have identified a tiny soldier termite with a surprisingly whale-like appearance.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
Named Cryptotermes mobydicki, the termite was described by an international research team led by a University of Florida scientist.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
Through Cora—that termite in the attic—Donald reached from beyond the grave to punish her for her joke those many years before.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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