Termite mud tubes are small, pencil sized tunnels made by worker termites consists of small pieces of soil, wood and concrete or stone foundations. Mud tubes are most commonly used by subterranean termites, which connect their colonies in the soil underground to their above ground food sources via mud tubes. These tubes are made from soil and wood combined with termite saliva. Basic mud tubes can be completed within a few days but can take many weeks to be strengthened and adapted for use. Mud tunnels block out cool, dry air, creating an optimal habitat for these destructive pests. These mud tubes often have high humidity.
