Dampwood and Drywood Termites

Western Drywood Termite, Incisitermes minor (Hagen) (Insecta: Blattodea: Kalotermitidae)

B. J. Cabrera and R. H. Scheffrahn

Dark Southern Drywood Termite (suggested common name) Kalotermes approximatus Snyder (Insecta: Blattodea: Kalotermitidae)

Joseph F. Velenovsky and Rudolf H. Scheffrahn

Florida Dampwood Termites, Neotermes castaneus (Burmeister), Neotermes jouteli (Banks), and Neotermes luykxi Nickle and Collins (Insecta: Blattodea: Kalotermitidae)

Rudolf H. Scheffrahn and Nan-Yao Su

West Indian Drywood Termite Cryptotermes brevis (Walker) (Insecta: Isoptera: Kalotermitidae)

Johnalyn M. Gordon, Rudolf H. Scheffrahn, and Nan-Yao Su

Cryptotermes brevis is known to colonize moisture-protected wood in service, including houses, boats, furniture, etc. Their propensity to infest wooden articles, along with their relatively low moisture needs, have resulted in the ease of transport and eventual introduction of these termites via anthropogenic means.

Drywood Termite, Cryptotermes cavifrons Banks (Insecta: Blattodea: Kalotermitidae)

Angela S. Brammer and Rudolf H. Scheffrahn

Drywood and Dampwood Termites

W. H. Chan, R. M. Pereira, and P. G. Koehler

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s).