Why did my termites die?

Why did my termites die?

The most common cause is too little moisture. Each day lightly sprinkle water on the top layer of paper. Keep the culture away from direct sunlight. Termites do best at temperatures below normal room temperature, with 10 to 15.5° C (50 to 60° F) optimal. In early fall, there may be large numbers of nymphs in termite colonies. Nymphs don't ship as successfully as adult workers and soldiers. You may see dead termites in your sample during periods of colony turnover (typically late to early fall). We compensate by sending extra organisms in each shipment.