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#3360 09/19/05 02:50 PM
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Does any one know how to link up with information related to?????: Termites emit a gas biproduct that can have toxic effects on animals and humans. mary@marjo.com

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Scroll down to the bottom of this page for an interesting fact:
http://www.greenpest.com.au/termite-information.html

I've found this site to be helpful in past research.
http://www.smellypoop.com/farts.html

I just skimmed this site. It seems to repeat a lot of the previous sites info but there could be some new stuff that you will find helpful.
http://www.heptune.com/farts.html

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"Termite farts are believed to be a major contributor towards global warming." -greenpest.com

Fascinating, guess I'll drive my auto with a bit more zest and with a less guilty conscience...


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#3363 09/19/05 07:24 PM
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A species of termites emits a very small concentration of naphthalene to suppress fungus in its mounds and galleries. It was (willing suspension of disbelief) amplified to provide drama in an episode of Fox network's House.

Methane emission from anerobic gut fermentation (termites, cows) is not toxic as such. In confined spaces it may displace oxygen and it is flammable.


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