University of Florida researchers are sounding the alarm about the escalating threat of invasive termite species across the state, with numerous communities now considered “hot spots” for these destructive pests.
“Recent studies indicate that Formosan subterranean termites, Asian subterranean termites and West Indian drywood termites are expanding their reach, posing an increasing threat to homeowners across the state,” cautioned Thomas Chouvenc, associate professor of urban entomology at the UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center (FLREC).
To combat this growing problem, UF/IFAS researchers maintain a real-time, publicly accessible online termite distribution map. This interactive tool tracks the spread of these invasive species, providing homeowners with crucial information about termite activity in their neighborhoods. The map is regularly updated with data from property owners and pest control operators…