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Once established, Formosan subterranean termite has never been eradicated from an area. Figure 1. A single colony of the Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, may contain several million individuals that forage up to 300 ft in soil. Graphic by Nan-Yao Su, University of Florida. Distribution (Back to Top)
The Formosan termite is often nicknamed the super-termite because of its destructive habits due to the large size of its colonies and its ability to consume wood at a rapid rate. Populations of these termites have become large enough to appear on New Orleans' weather radars.
- C. formosanus
- Coptotermes
Identification. Formosan termites are considered social insects. Three forms, called castes, are found in the colony – reproductives (winged or wingless), soldiers and workers (pseudergates). Soldiers and winged reproductives (alates) are the castes used for identification purposes.
Jul 19, 2023 · Formosan subterranean termites create large underground colonies, with a single colony potentially consisting of several million individuals. A colony can forage up to 300 feet in the soil, surpassing the capabilities of native subterranean termite species that exist in smaller numbers.
An intensive survey of 50 structures infested with Formosan subterranean termites in Charleston, showed that 94% of the buildings were infested from ground-based colonies. Only 6% were infested by aerial colonies. An above-ground moisture source was the key component for Formosan subterranean termites to establish an aerial nest.
Dec 27, 2023 · A primer to termite biology: Coptotermes colony life cycle, development, and demographics | Biology and Management of the Formosan Subterranean Termite and Related Species. Chapter. 27 December 2023. 4. A primer to termite biology: Coptotermes colony life cycle, development, and demographics. Author: Thomas Chouvenc Authors Info & Affiliations.
