Nests are considered mounds if they protrude from the earth's surface. A mound provides termites the same protection as a nest but is stronger. Mounds located in areas with torrential and continuous rainfall are at risk of mound erosion due to their clay-rich construction. Those made from carton can provide protection from the rain, and in fact can withstand high precipitation. Certain areas in mounds are used as strong points in case of a breach. For example, Cubitermes colonies build narrow tunnels used as strong points, as the diameter of the tunnels is small enough for soldiers to block. A highly protected chamber, known as the "queen's cell", houses the queen and king and is used as a last line of defence.
Nests are considered mounds if they protrude from the earth's surface A mound provides termites the same protection as a nest but is stronger Mounds located in areas with torrential and continuous rainfall are at risk of mound erosion due to their clay-rich construction Those made from carton can provide protection from the rain and in fact can withstand high precipitation Certain areas in mounds are used as strong points in case of a breach For example Cubitermes colonies build narrow tunnels used as strong points as the diameter of the tunnels is small enough for soldiers to block A highly protected chamber known as the "queen's cell" houses the queen and king and is used as a last line of defence