how small are termites

Termites are very small insects, typically only a few millimeters long—about the size of a grain of rice to a small paper clip.

Quick Scoop

• Most common termites measure roughly 3–10 millimeters in length, which is about 1/8 to 3/8 of an inch.

• Many species people encounter in homes fall in the “rice grain” range: tiny, pale bodies only a few millimeters long.

• Even larger worker or soldier termites are still under about 1 centimeter long, so they can easily hide inside wood, soil, and tiny cracks.

• Only exceptional individuals, like some queens in large mound‑building species, reach much larger sizes and are not what you normally see in houses.

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