Subterranean termites such as Macrotermes The types of subterranean termites in Indonesia are from the Termitidae family. They nest in the soil, especially near organic materials containing cellulose such as wood, litter and humus. These types of termites are very vicious, can attack objects up to 200 meters from their nests. To reach their target wood they can even penetrate walls that are several centimeters thick, with the help of enzymes released from their mouths.