Reproductive termites, called alates, leave the colony in swarms, mate, and start new colonies. Established queens then lay large numbers of eggs to grow the population.
How do termites reproduce?
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Updated on December 11, 2025
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Reproductive termites, called alates, leave the colony in swarms, mate, and start new colonies. Established queens then lay large numbers of eggs to grow the population.