Do termites feed on all types of wood, living or dead?
YES. Nevertheless, this affirmation should be nuanced. In fact, many living and healthy trees will never be attacked by termites because they secrete dissuasive molecules and/or toxins. But a weakened tree, victim of excess heat for example, can be infested by a termite colony. It must also be noted that termite mandibles enter more easily in soft-wood beams: chesnut and oak offer more resistance than pine…
