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2. 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.

3. blogs.ifas.ufl.edu › news › 2021/03/03As Florida enters termite swarm season, UF/IFAS ... - News

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   Mar 3, 2021 · Termite Awareness Week 2021 takes place March 7-13. Some people mistakenly think termites are only busy during this time of the year. UF/IFAS researchers in Davie, Florida, show us otherwise. While termites are often noticed during their swarming activity, colonies are actually always active and it is important to be proactive year-round.

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

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   Wood pressure-treated with preservatives (creosote, pentachlorophenol, inorganic salts such as alkaline copper quaternary or ACQ, etc.) are required by building codes for use at the point of wood-soil interface, primarily to prevent fungi decay. The FST does not damage pressure-treated wood but is capable of bypassing the treated wood to infest unt...

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   The conventional method for control of subterranean termites, including the Formosan subterranean termite, is to place a chemical barrier between termites and the structure to be protected. Currently available (as of January 2019) termiticides include: permethrin (Dragnet® FT, etc.), cypermethrin (Demon® TC, etc.), bifenthrin (Biflex® FT, etc.), im...

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   Because of the large size of a Formosan subterranean termite colony, application of soil termiticides beneath a structure usually do not impact the overall population of several million termites that inhabit galleries extending up to 300 ft. Laboratory studies showed that soil termiticides may kill some termites but most termites in the colony woul...

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5. www.fdacs.gov › file › Formosan_Termite_BrochureRoll out the “Unwelcome Mat” to - Florida Department of ...

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   Roll out the “Unwelcome Mat” to. FACTS. • Formosan termite damage is $1 Billion a year in the United States! • Native to Taiwan and China, not native to Florida. • An invasive subterranean termite with underground “hidden” habits. • Will eat anything containing cellulose including: » Plants, Trees, Paper, Wood Construction.

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

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   Aug 19, 2021 · 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.

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   What is the Formosan termite program?

   • The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Formosan Termite Program is here to provide outreach and education on this economically important, structural pest, the Formosan termite ( Coptotermes formosanus ). The Formosan termite is an invasive subterranean termite that causes significant damage in the United States.

   Formosan Termite Program / Termites / Protect Your Home from Pests

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   What is a Formosan subterranean termite colony?

   • Formosan subterranean termite colonies are much larger than those of native subterranean termite species. Some have been estimated to have over 8 million individuals compared with about 1 million termites in large native subterranean termite colonies.

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   Where are Formosan termites found?

   • Currently, Formosan termites are found in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas, while an isolated population was found near San Diego, CA in 1992 (Figure 1). Figure 1. Distribution of the Formosan subterranean termite in the United States.

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   Are Formosan termites dangerous?

   • Formosan termites can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage to your home. They are an invasive pest, native to Asia, that entered Southern ports in the 1950s. They live and invade from underground, thriving on moisture and feeding on anything wood-based.

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8. florida-environmental.com › formosan-termiteFormosan Termite | Florida Environmental Pest Management

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   Formosan Termite Information Appearance: There are three different castes of Formosan termites, and each caste is a little different in appearance. Workers are the small of the group. They are about 1/8” in length, and they are white in color. Soldiers are a little bigger than the workers, and they are light brown in color.