The entry of _________ termites into buildings takes place through cracks or fissures of even 0.5 mm thickness in concrete and masonry, floor joints, etc.

The entry of _________ termites into buildings takes place through cracks or fissures of even 0.5 mm thickness in concrete and masonry, floor joints, etc. Correct Answer Ground nesting

It is also to be noted that it is very difficult to control land to remove the ground nesting termites or subterranean termites, once they have entered the structure. It is found that loss caused by the termites in our country runs into several millions of rupees every year.
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