Termite species like Heterotermes indicola and Microtermes and Odontotermes species are serious structural pests in India. Worldwide more than 40 billion was estimated on account of termite damage. A study revealed at least 13 species of termites belonging to three families are associated as indoor pests with structural damage in India. Heterotermes indicola is the key termite species causing structural damage with substantial impact, even this termite attacking floors as high as the 11th floor in high rising flats.
