Re: what insect has larvae that are covered in a brown-like substance?

Posted by Bug Guy on November 05, 2001 at 15:09:08:

In Reply to: what insect has larvae that are covered in a brown-like substance? posted by Alexandra on October 25, 2001 at 23:22:01:

These are the mud tubes formed by termites. You can purchase parasitic nematodes that
can be watered into the soil surrounding the foundation of the house.
They can also be injected directly into the tubes. Nematodes are microscopic worms that
only infect ground dwelling prey. Nematodes find hosts by orienting to carbon dioxide, and host excretory products.
Infective juveniles enter hosts through natural openings, such as the mouth, anus or
breathing pores (spiracles). These nematodes carry specific species of bacteria in their
intestines. Upon entering the host, the nematode releases the bacteria into the host,
where they rapidly multiply. The bacteria kill the host through release of protein
destroying enzymes, usually within 24 hours. Nematodes feed on the host remains, and
complete two or three generations inside the host.

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