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1. 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.

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

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   the Formosan subterranean termite ... Use of pressure-treated lumber ... mites also do considerable damage to wood used as

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

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   Jul 19, 2023 · Originally described in Taiwan during the early 1900s, the Formosan subterranean termite derives its name from the former name of Taiwan, “Formosa.”. This species has become a cause for concern worldwide and is included in the list of the 100 World’s Worst Invasive Species maintained by the Global Invasive Species Database.

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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 is a Formosan termite?

   • Formosan termites are a subterranean species of termite with three distinct castes: alates (or reproductive), soldiers and workers. Often referred to as “super termites,” they are the most voracious, aggressive and devious of over 2,000 termite species known to science, chewing through wood, flooring and even wallpaper undetected.

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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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6. 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).

7. www.pestworld.org › pest-guide › termitesFormosan Termites - Damage, Treatment, & Control - PestWorld

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   Formosan termites are a subterranean species of termite with three distinct castes: alates (or reproductive), soldiers and workers. Often referred to as “super termites,” they are the most voracious, aggressive and devious of over 2,000 termite species known to science, chewing through wood, flooring and even wallpaper undetected.

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9. 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.

10. edis.ifas.ufl.edu › publication › MG064ENY-216/MG064: Formosan Subterranean Termite - EDIS

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    Aug 19, 2021 · Introduction. The Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, is one of the most destructive termite species in the world today. In the United States it causes tremendous property damage resulting in enormous treatment and repair costs. It is sometimes referred to as the "Super Termite" because: