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

Posted by A.de Luise on November 10, 2001 at 15:23:25:

In Reply to: 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:

: 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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