Subterranean Termites

Formosan Subterranean Termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki (Insecta: Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae)

Nan-Yao Su and Rudolf H. Scheffrahn

Florida Darkwinged Subterranean Termite, Amitermes floridensis Scheffrahn, Su, and Mangold (Insecta: Blattodea: Termitidae: Termitinae)

Rudolf H. Scheffrahn and Nan-Yao Su

West Indian Subterranean Termite, Heterotermessp. (Insecta: Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae)

Rudolf H. Scheffrahn and Nan-Yao Su

Cuban Subterranean Termite (proposed), Florida Dampwood Termite (old unofficial name), Prorhinotermes simplex (Hagen) (Insecta: Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae)

Rudolf H. Scheffrahn, Nan-Yao Su, Brian Cabrera, and William Kern

Asian Subterranean Termite, Coptotermes gestroi (=havilandi) (Wasmann) (Insecta: Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae)

Rudolf H. Scheffrahn and Nan-Yao Su

Subterranean Termites

Wai-Han Chan, P. G. Koehler, and C. L. Tucker

This document provides an overview of subterranean termites, detailing their biology, life cycle, and the damage they cause. It explains the different castes within a termite colony, including workers, soldiers, and reproductives. The document emphasizes the importance of detecting infestations early through signs like mud tubes, winged reproductives, and wood damage. It also outlines various prevention and control methods, including preconstruction and postconstruction treatments, the use of termiticides, and termite baits. Proper identification and professional pest control are recommended for effective management. First Published: April 1993.

Native Subterranean Termites: Reticulitermes flavipes (Kollar), Reticulitermes virginicus (Banks), Reticulitermes hageni Banks (Insecta: Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae)

Thomas Chouvenc, Nan-Yao Su and Rudolf H. Scheffrahn

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Published by Integrated Pest Management