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What Are Formosan Termites?

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Understanding Formosan Termites

Formosan termites are the most aggressive type of termite, having huge colonies and feeding aggressively. It runs into millions in the colonies, and it makes them very efficient at spreading this kind of damage. What makes it worse is that they can digest not just wood but plastic and metal materials, so you have many more things than your wooden constructions in threat.

Key Characteristics of Formosan Termites

  • They have enormous colonies: With hundreds of thousands to millions of individuals, Formosan termites can cause damage much faster than any other termite species.
  • They construct subterranean and aerial nests: Although they build most of their nests underground, they can still develop secondary above ground nests, especially in damp conditions.
  • Aggressive Feeders: Their insatiable appetite ranges widely beyond wood and non-cellulose materials such as plastic insulation, and even metal.
  • Winged Swarmers: Swarming occurs in spring and summer when the reproductive termites, known as alates, leave and build new colonies.

Why Formosan Termites Are Dangerous

Formosan termites are a significant threat to homes and buildings because they consume wood and other materials at an incredibly fast rate. They can go unnoticed for years, creating extensive structural damage, and are notoriously difficult to eliminate once established.

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