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The Formosan subterranean termite was first reported in Florida in early 1980s in Hallandale, Broward County. But it was probably introduced there at least five to 10 years previously. As of 2019, Formosan subterranean termite is found in almost all major urban areas of Florida ( Figure 3 ).
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Species Profile: Formosan Subterranean Termite. Damages landscape trees and causes significant structural damage to buildings (Lax and Osbrink 2003)
Formosan termites cause the same type of damage as the other subterranean termites. However, they cause this damage more rapidly than native subterranean termites. They have been known to attack more than 47 plant species, including citrus, wild sherry, cherry laurel, sweet gum, cedar, willow, wax myrtle, Chinese elm and white oak.
Feb 21, 2024 · Formosan termites, scientifically known as Coptotermes formosanus, are a species of subterranean termite known for their aggressive and voracious nature. They pose a significant threat due to their appetite for destruction, eating everything from wood and wallpaper to live trees. Infographic by Juan Rodriguez.
Formosan termites are a type of subterranean termite that nests within the soil. They invade structures from the soil directly through wood to ground contact, or using mud tubes they construct up from the soil. Formosan termites also can construct a carton which helps retain moisture in the nest.
Formosan termites are an invasive species that originated in East Asia. In the U.S., Formosan termites prefer the warm southern climates of states like Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas, where they organize into huge subterranean colonies and build intricate mud-tube nests inside the walls of structures.
Subterranean termites become a problem to humans when buildings are built over or near their colonies and they infest structures. In South Carolina, there are two major types of subterranean termites: several species of native subterranean termites and the imported Formosan subterranean termite.
