These snakes live underground in ant and termite nests. Some kingfishers nest in arboreal termite nests. It is resistant to termite attacks and damage caused by other insects. This chemical mimicry allows the beetles to integrate themselves within the termite colonies. Most are monogamous and territorial, nesting in holes in trees or termite nests. Concrete is unable to protect the bamboo from fungal and termite attack. Occasionally soil from termite mounds were ingested in small quantities. The species uses various types of dens for shelter, most commonly termite mounds. Mongooses use various types of dens for shelter including termite mounds. Foraging behaviour depends on the type of termite. Males establish their territories by marking their territories by urinating on trees or termite mounds. The association of the bee with the termite may be obligate. They have even been observed to charge tree trunks and termite mounds. Pangolins are an important regulator of termite populations in their natural habitats. Furniture made from lantana is resistant to sun, rain, and termite damage.