Library

The ABIS library is a collection of useful reference material relating to buildings and their problems as well as timber pests such as termites.

The library is a combination of material written by ABIS as a result of our own research and practical experience together with useful information gleaned from other authoritative sources.

 

Mastotermes

Mastotermes

 

Type

Subterranean

Genus

Mastotermes

Species

darwiniensis.*

Castes

Queen, King, Soldier pseudergate/reproductive.

Nest type

Non-mound builder.

 

Nests in trunks and root crowns of trees and stumps

 

May range 70Metres.

 

May contain over 100,000 individuals.

 

May split off as well as normal colonising flights.

Distribution

Tropical Australia.

 

The largest subterranean termite species in Australia and the most destructive species within its range of occurrence. Attacks houses, buildings, bridges, posts, poles and many other plant and animal products. May even ringbark and kill living trees