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This image, featuring the heads of individuals from the soldier caste, is meant to highlight the similarities of appearance across both parental species, the Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus), the Asian subterranean termite (Coptotermes gestroi), and hybrids. Visual identification of hybrid termites can only be done under magnification by experts that are familiar with identification characteristics. Submitting a sample to the UF/IFAS Termite ID Service (TermiteIDServices@ifas.ufl.edu) remains the best option to confirm any suspected samples. Credit: Thomas Chouvenc

Here’s what homeowners need to know about hybrid termites in Florida

by Lourdes Mederos
June 8, 2026

Alarming reports of hybrid “super” termites have fueled misinformation, while flooding news outlets across the United States for months. University of Florida scientists are stepping in to help property owners separate fact from fiction. In ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, , Home Management, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Asian Subterranean Termite, Ask IFAS, Coptotermes Formosanus, Coptotermes Gestroi, Entomology, Entomology And Nematology, Faith Oi, Formosan Subterranean Termite, Hybrid Termites, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Johnalyn Gordon, Nan-yao Su, News, Termite Damage, Termites, Thomas Chouvenc, UF IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida
Primer plano de chinches de cama con excrementos visibles.

Mientras las chinches de cama invaden las noticias, los expertos de UF/IFAS están listos para informar sobre su prevención y tratamientos

by Luz Bahder
June 24, 2025

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. El verano ha comenzado oficialmente, marcando el inicio de la temporada de vacaciones. A medida que comienza a reservar ... READ MORE

Category: Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Alojamiento, Bedbugs, Chinches, Chinches De Cama, Conocimientos Científicos, Entomologia, Faith Oi, Florida, Insecto, Johnalyn Gordon, Plagas, Roberto Pereira, Vacaciones, Vacaciones De Verano, Verano
Chinches de cama dentro de una trampa casera.

Expertos de UF/IFAS explican cómo evitar que las chinches de cama sean sus compañeras de viaje

by Luz Bahder
June 23, 2025

https://youtu.be/EB_htYM65-k Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Con la reciente cobertura de los medios de comunicación sobre la afectación de las chinches ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Home Management, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Centro De Investigacion Y Educacion De UF/IFAS En Fort Lauderdale, Chinches De Cama, Entomologia, Español, Faith Oi, Hospedero, Infestaciones, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), Johnalyn Gordon, Manejo De Plagas, Nocturnas, Plaga, Roberto Pereira, Spanish, University Of Florida
Chinches de cama dentro de una trampa casera.

UF/IFAS experts on bed bugs and how to keep them from hitchhiking to your homes from your travels

by Lourdes Mederos
December 13, 2023

With recent media exposure of bed bug activity impacting travelers worldwide, the public perception of this species tends to draw some concerns over its potential for harming humans and pets. University of Florida experts at the Institute ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Tags: Bed Bugs, Faith Oi, Fort Lauderdale Structural Fumigation School, Holiday Travel, Holidays, News, Pests, Roberto Pereira, SFYL Hot Topic, Travel, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Entomology And Nematology Department, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS Pest Management University, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Urban Entomology

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