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Woodpeckers

(Latin: Isoptera) These birds are specialised for life in trees. They climb with the help of strong claws and use the powerful chisel-shaped bill for chopping a way through bark and soft wood in order to reach insect larvae, and also for making their nest holes. They are rarely regarded as pests but in certain cases […]

Termites

( Latin: Isoptera ) On a world scale the termites are by far the most serious pests of timber. There are about 2000 different species, but they require warmth and a high• humidity and therefore only thrive under tropical conditions. Like ants and bees, termites live in colonies which consist of so-called kings and queens, concerned with […]

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