The National Pest Management Association went on a mission to reveal the extent of termites’ destructive diet. We introduced termite colonies to various household items and documented the eye-opening results.
Join Dr. Mike Bentley, entomologist and director of training and education for the National Pest Management Association, as he explores what termites are capable of chewing through beyond just wood.
As an entomologist, Dr. Bentley utilizes his professional expertise and existing research to protect homeowners and businesses from pest threats. He specializes in structural pests, which are those that can be found in and around buildings, such as ants, cockroaches and, yes, termites. Dr. Bentley and the rest of the NPMA entomology team are on the forefront of educating people nationwide on the dangers and diseases posed by pests.
Meet the Team
We introduced more than half a million termites into a tiny, built-to-scale dream home, revealing the destructive nature of these pests like never before. Visit our Tiny Termite House hub and go behind the walls to see the devastation these “silent destroyers” can cause to any home. You’ll get an inside look at how termites work together to wreak havoc on a home and see why an infestation should never be taken lightly.