UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Several years ago over three consecutive Januarys, I received a call from a resident with questions about termite control. I remember this individual, for his accent was very distinct and the question was always the same. He was… Read More
First of all, the termite history . . . Termites are over 100 million years. Termites are an adaptive animal to exists after 100 million years. They eat the plant’s fiber, found in dead and decaying wood. This makes them “recyclers… Read More
Remember when it was the common notion that termites in trees did no harm – they were simply scavenging on decaying wood? Well it turns out that there are new and ‘improved’ termites which actually kill trees. Termite… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Hungry Formosan termites farm antibiotics from their homes, which they make from their own recycled fecal waste, new University of Florida research shows. These beneficial bacteria make the destructive bugs immune to natural control methods…. Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Liquid sprays don’t control large subterranean termite colonies as well as baits, giving more credence to the benefits of baits as a way to minimize the bugs’ damage to structures, a new University of Florida… Read More
Compared to the native subterranean termite, the Formosan subterranean termite (FST) is more destructive.1 UF/IFAS researchers predict Formosan subterranean termites, along with Asian subterranean termites, will become an even greater threat to Florida in the decades to come.2… Read More
Will your vehicle pass an FDACS inspection? Do you know what to do if there is a pesticide spill? Come to the core class and find out. Silverfish, Bedbugs and Caribbean Crazy Ants will be discussed in the… Read More
If you need fumigation, GHP, termite and/or CORE CEUs please go to this link to register: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4019297828/eorg If you need any of the lawn/turf/ornamental CEU categories and/or CORE please go to this link to register: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4019462320/eorg Please remember… Read More
Uninvited guests are always a challenge here in the Sunshine State- whether it’s insects or your aunt that won’t leave your guest room. Here’s a little bit of information about one of these unwelcome visitors, the drywood termite…. Read More
Recently we have had several folks come to our Lawn and Garden Help Desk to have these insects identified. Unfortunately, we have to tell them they are subterranean termites. Not what you want to hear if they are… Read More
