Wood Eaten By Termites. Both these woods have allelochemicals that are toxic to termites. Paper and cardboard also contain cellulose.
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Cellulose is the main component found in the cell walls of wood, plants and grass. Termites may eat wood, but what they’re really after is the cellulose from which wood is made. It will eventually break down which then stops the process of generating the allelochemicals, allowing the termites to safely eat the wood.
Paper And Cardboard Also Contain Cellulose.
It’s also the most abundant organic compound on earth. However, the wood on these trees is still organic. Cellulose is the main component found in the cell walls of wood, plants and grass.
Both These Woods Have Allelochemicals That Are Toxic To Termites.
Termites may eat wood, but what they’re really after is the cellulose from which wood is made. It will eventually break down which then stops the process of generating the allelochemicals, allowing the termites to safely eat the wood.
