GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Termites that feed on a well-known bait for one day are eventually doomed, which is good news for those who want to protect their property from the destructive pest, a University of Florida entomologist says. Within ... READ MORE
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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
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Termites may be “pretty” in the eyes of a scientist, but don’t let good looks fool you: The prettier termites are more destructive than their uglier counterparts, a University of Florida researcher says. Scientists ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFASUF/IFAS entomology Professor Nan-Yao Su GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Two of the most destructive termite species in the world -- responsible for much of the $40 billion in economic loss caused by termites annually -- are now swarming simultaneously ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Researchhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nkn0kp4FsVc GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- For some 50 years, scientists have tried -- but failed -- to find a way to use microbes as a means of biological control for destructive subterranean termites. University of Florida ... READ MORE
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