Thermoregulation is the ability to regulate internal body temperature within specific boundaries, independent of the external environment. Termites, like many eusocial insects, are able to regulate the temperature of their nests for the rapid development of larvae, and maintain productivity where other non-social insects would be unable to remain active (Heinrich 2009; Jones & Oldroyd 2006). As thermoregulation is a form of homeostasis, maintaining certain temperatures for optimal performance has contributed to the ecological success of termites (Abe et al. 2000).