本文论述了乳白蚁的种类、分布、寄主、危害、传播等生物学特性以及可能造成的经济危害。我国每年进口的大量木材及其它货物使乳白蚁的传入、定殖成为可能并对我国的林业、建筑、旅游等许多方面带来了潜在的危胁。口岸植物检疫机构截获了多种乳白蚁。应将整个乳白蚁属列入植物检疫对象名单 ,口岸植物检疫机构应加强对乳白蚁的检疫及除害处理。 This article discusses the species, distribution, host, harm, spread and other biological characteristics of milk termites and possible economic harm. The large amount of timber and other imported goods imported into China each year makes the introduction and colonization of milk white termites possible and poses a potential threat to many aspects of our country’s forestry, construction and tourism. Port phytosanitary agencies intercepted a variety of termites. The whole termites should be included in the list of plant quarantine objects, port phytosanitary agencies should be strengthened on the termites quarantine and pest elimination treatment.