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1. • • The termites do not attack wood that has been pressure-treated with preservatives, though they can bypass treated wood to find the untreated.
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   Does Formosan subterranean termite damage pressure-treated wood?

   • The Formosan subterranean termite does not damage pressure-treated wood but is capable of by-passing the treated wood to infest untreated wood in structures. The combination of water and wood or other cellulose materials provide attractive conditions for the Formosan subterranean termite.

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   What are the characteristics of Formosan subterranean termite?

   • Another characteristic of Formosan subterranean termite is carton nest material that is made of termite excrements, chewed wood, and soil. Carton nests ( Figure 9) are usually found in structure voids such as between walls and beneath sinks. Figure 9.

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   Does a Formosan subterranean termite eat more wood?

   • A single individual of the Formosan subterranean termite does not consume more wood than a single native subterranean termite, however, because of its large population size, a Formosan subterranean termite colony can cause more structural damage in a shorter time.

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   How many termites are in a colony of Formosan subterranean termite?

   • A single colony of Formosan subterranean termite may contain several million termites (versus several hundred thousand termites for native subterranean termite species) that forage up to 300 ft in soil ( Figure 1 ).

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3. entnemdept.ufl.edu › termites › formosan_termiteFormosan Subterranean Termite - Entomology and Nematology ...

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   The Formosan subterranean termite does not damage pressure-treated wood but is capable of by-passing the treated wood to infest untreated wood in structures. The combination of water and wood or other cellulose materials provide attractive conditions for the Formosan subterranean termite.

4. www.fdacs.gov › content › downloadThe Formosan Termite - Florida Department of Agriculture ...

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   Formosan termite damage. Over $1 Billion a year in the US. Will eat anything wood based. Create mud tubes and carton nests. Prefer height and main structural. Remember: Colonies in the Millions that. need and thrive on MOISTURE. Formosan termite damage. Carton Nest.

5. chambers.agrilife.org › files › 2011Formosan Subterranean Termites

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   Biology and habits. Formosan subterranean termites belong to the same family as native subterranean termites (fam-ily Rhinotermitidae). They construct their primary nests in the soil of a material called “carton” (Fig. 8). When they infest a human-made structure, they can form this carton in the wall spaces (Fig. 9).

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7. edis.ifas.ufl.edu › publication › IN278EENY121/IN278: Formosan Subterranean Termite, Coptotermes ...

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   Aug 19, 2021 · The FST does not damage pressure-treated wood but is capable of bypassing the treated wood to infest untreated wood in structures. The combination of water and wood or other cellulose materials provide attractive conditions for the FST.

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8. www.srs.fs.usda.gov › pubs › miscUnited States Department Termites— - US Forest Service ...

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   Most damage in the United States is caused by termites in the genus Reticulitermes, but an invasive termite, the Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes), causes extensive damage in some areas. Termites occur in all 50 States except Alaska but are most common in the Southern States.

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10. blog.plantwise.org › 2023/07/19 › the-formosanThe Formosan subterranean termite: a destructive force ...

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    Jul 19, 2023 · During construction, using wood pressure-treated with preservatives like creosote or pentachlorophenol where wood meets soil can deter termites. Untreated wood should be avoided from being used in direct contact with the soil.

11. www.bartlett.com › resources › formosan-subterraneanRESEARCH LABORATORY TECHNICAL REPORT

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    Formosan termites generally are larger than other subterranean species (> 11 mm vs. < 9 mm). Formosan soldiers have a uniquely ‘teardrop’ shaped head with mandibles that cross to form an ‘x’ (Figure 2). The front margin of the wings of Formosan alates are covered in short hairs (Figure 3).