Sunday, November 30, 2025

Awesome Termites Mud Tunnel Encounter in Deira, Dubai

Termites workers speedily walking a mud tunnel super highway 

An exposed chamber of the mud tunnel in a heavily damaged cabinet

An armed column of soldier termites moving along the tunnel

In terms of patience, persistence and the power of a growing population (wow I got to express it in 4Ps!) nothing beats the movement, tenacity and determination of  termites colonies on the move. I was conducting a site visit and inspection for a prestigious facility in the heart of the commercial area in Deira, Dubai when I was awestruck by the level of infestation and sporadic movement of termites in the facility. By simply feeling off the paint of the exterior portions of cabinets and walls, the severe extent of years of damage to the wooden panels and structures is quickly revealed. The exposed mud tunnels looks like a super highway where numerous termites criss-cross and encounter each other as they go about their assigned task for the colony.  

Termites reminds us that thru patience, cooperation and focused determination (especially in sheer high numbers) can change 

Awesome creatures! Awesome CREATOR!

Thanks for your support and careful attention. 

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