Termites in the News

2008 - Formosan Termites Discovered in Pinellas -Formosan termites are the so-called "Super" termite. The probability is that they've probably been in Pinellas for years undetected.

2008 - Termites gaining a foothold in the area's unoccupied houses

2008 - UF Web cams give curious glimpse into daily lives of ants and termites

2008 - UF termite research shows termite damage cuts insulation values by nearly 75 percent.

2007 - UF termite research: Termite digestion findings could lead to new strategies for ethanol production, pest control

2006 - Discovery of Island-Dwelling Termite Poses Mystery, Says UF Scientest

2006 - Hurricanes Don't Stop Termite Research in New Orleans

2005 - Double Trouble: UF/IFAS Termite Researchers Find Another Termite In South Florida As Destructive As Formosan "Super Termite"

2004 - A First: UF Termite Researchers Help Eradicate Exotic Termite

2003 - Munching Along - Warning: Aggressive alien termites could be headed your way