Subterranean termites are social insects that live in colonies. These said colonies typically function in three distinct castes: the reproductive, the workers, and the soldiers. The reproductive where the "Queen" and "King" are placed, are responsible for mating and populating the colony, with the queen being the largest and the most important termite found in the colony producing up to 1,000 eggs per day. The workers being the largest group in the most termites colonies, repair the nest, groom and care for nest mates, and forage the food. The soldiers, being equipped with huge armored heads and sharp, enlarged mandibles, defend the colony from any attack.