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New UF study shows liquid insecticides have limited impact against subterranean termite colonies

by Lourdes Mederos
July 22, 2024

How do some of the most voracious subterranean termite species live and remain active around a house? They have a knack for “smelling death.” In the United States, there are two primary ways to protect a house from subterranean termites: ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Asian Subterranean Termites, Bait, Colonies, Death Zone, Entomology, Entomology And Nematology, Formosan Subterranean Termites, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Liquid Termiticides, News, Subterranean Termite, Termite Colonies, Termiticide, Thomas Chouvenc, UF/IFAS

Spooky Insect Facts Unveil How Cannibalism Is All About Recycling

by Lourdes Mederos
October 23, 2019

By Thomas Chouvenc, PhD, Assistant Professor of Entomology DAVIE, FL- Insects can be a great source of material for spookiness during this Halloween time of the year. In addition to your usual spider or creepy-crawler, there are many other ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Asian Subterranean Termites, Cannibalism, Colonies, Creepy-crawler, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Halloween, Insects, Social Insects, Termites, Thomas Chouvenc, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Wood

Sibling termites take care of kids while moms and dads produce millions more

by Brad Buck
August 9, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Imagine mom and dad already have five children and are too busy, or lack the financial resources to raise more children. Sometimes, older siblings must assume some parental duties. That’s also what happens with some subterranean ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Broods, Children, Colonies, Entomology, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Nan-yao Su, News, Parents, Production, Termites, Thomas Chouvenc

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