Termites, in Thai are called bploo-uk. Swarming occurs every year during the hot season (March to May). Come nightfall, the worker termites bore holes in the colony's outer walls and escape
During a swarm, termites fill the sky. They swarm around candles, motorcycle headlights, roadside lamps, ceiling fluorescents.
To jinjos (small, cute lizards) and too-kays (big, ugly lizards), the swarming amounts to an all-you-can-eat buffet.
The termites don’t bite or sting and Thais find the swarms very nourishing: the second most eaten insect in the world, termites can be fried without oil over low heat with a dash of salt….Yummy!!
To catch termites, Thais simply turn off the lights except one. Under this, they place a tub of water. For some reason, the termites are drawn to the water and drown in it. How about you? Are you hungry?
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