Termites are not just pests; can show way to drought control
You only know that termites, popularly known as white ants, are nasty pests because they munch away your wooden furniture. But ancient Indians knew these insects can be our saviors in times of drought like the one parts of India are now experiencing. They knew that termite mounds which these insects build are indicators of nearby ground water.
May 08, 2016, 12:05 PM IST