Subterranean Termites
nounsub·ter·ra·ne·an ter·mitespronounced sub-tə-RAY-nee-ən TER-myts
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Subterranean Termites mean?
The most common and destructive termite species in Australia. They live in underground colonies and build sealed mud tubes to travel from soil to timber in a building. They consume timber from the inside, often leaving only a thin outer shell, making early detection difficult without specialist tools.
How the noun Subterranean Termites is used
The pest inspector found mud tubes under the subfloor — classic signs of subterranean termites — and recommended a full treatment before settlement.
Synonyms
white ants
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