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IN1277/ENY-2044 by F. M. Oi, J. Davis, J. McConnell, J. Corbus, N. Nelson, and M. AtkinsonFebruary 19th, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by Integrated Pest Management

Termite Species Distribution in Florida and UF Termite Identification Services

IN1360/ENY-2079by Thomas Chouvenc, Rudolf H. Scheffrahn, and Lyle BussMay 17th, 2022There are 20 termite species established in Florida, but not all of them have a pest status, and some invasive termite species affect only parts of the state. This publication highlights where each termite species is known to be established, so that Florida residents, pest control companies and UF/IFAS Extension agents can easily learn the termite risk at any given location within the state. It is a companion resource to the online termite distribution map available at https://flrec.ifas.ufl.edu/termites-in-florida/termite-distribution/. The UF/IFAS termite research team provides identification services to ensure proper treatment of infestations. In addition, as some invasive species continue to spread, there is a need to continue reporting termite samples so that various communities across Florida have access to up-to-date knowledge of what termite species have been reported in their respective areas.

The Facts About Termites and Mulch

IN651/ENY-832 by Faith M. Oi and Marsha WheelerJune 26th, 2023A UF/IFAS numbered publication.

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UF/IFAS unveils online tool: Stay ahead of termite risk with an interactive distribution map

Lourdes MederosFebruary 20th, 2024Termites cause billions of dollars a year in damages to homes, trees and other wooden structures across America. In Florida, termite infestations are a year-round risk for properties and trees. While they are not swarming year-round, they consistently forage and develop new colonies, leaving signs of their presence. Fortunately, scientists at the University of Florida […]

From rise to rule, a UF/IFAS team records the spread of Asian subterranean termites through Florida’s southernmost point

Lourdes MederosSeptember 18th, 2023A University of Florida study published in Biological Invasions provides a one-of-a-kind evolutionary map and timeline that reconstructs the historical spread of the Asian subterranean termite over 22 years on Key West. “Although many islands have been invaded by exotic termites worldwide, this was a unique situation, unprecedented from the onset, to follow the establishment of an […]

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