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Can an old tree stump lead to a termite infestation? Here's what we know

Concerned that old tree stump might invite termites onto your property? Learn the risks, prevention tips, removal options, ...
WWLTV

Many trees torn down by Hurricane Zeta were termite infested — here's how to keep them out of yours

NEW ORLEANS — More than 200 downed trees were reported to the 911 call center in New Orleans from Hurricane Zeta and many of those trees fell because they were termite infested and couldn't withstand ...

This hungry invasive species may be coming for more Florida homes

Two 'invasive and destructive' termite species, previously a South Florida scourge, are spreading across the state, a study ...
ClickOrlando

Florida is now the most termite-infested state in America. But something worse is coming

ORLANDO, Fla. – A new study this week by pest-control company Terminix has revealed the most termite-infested states in the ...
ClickOrlando

All of Florida is now at risk thanks to these invasive termites, experts say

A new study from the University of Florida shows that two destructive termites are spreading much farther throughout the state than experts initially predicted.
NOLA.com

Swarming season: check trees for Formosan termite activity

This undated photo provided by Thomas Chouvenc of the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), shows young hybrid termite offspring eight months after the ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Terrifying termite swarms are chewing through Florida faster than forecast

Across Florida, winged clouds of termites are rising from lawns, seawalls and tree canopies, and scientists say the insects ...
The Florida Times-Union

Protecting our urban tree canopy from invasive termites

Mother’s Day brings to mind spending time with family and friends, perhaps celebrating Mom or that special person in your life at one of Jacksonville’s many parks or gardens. For those interested in ...
Tallahassee Democrat

Cocktail of destruction: Hurricanes, termites and trees

Homes throughout Florida are under constant siege by termites, but homes are not the only target these pests are attacking. Termites are wood feeding insects that live in large colonies like honey ...
The Baltimore Sun

Termites in your trees could be dangerous in multiple ways

What should we do for termites in the base of a cedar tree a few feet from our house? If the termite-infested wood is within 3 feet of the house, you should call in a pesticide company to treat the ...
The St. Augustine Record

UF study: Termites can weaken trees before hurricanes

Except for mongooses. And bats. And other predators. But termites aren’t loved in Florida.The Asian subterranean termite, though, as made a home for itself in the southeast part of the state by way of ...
Sun Sentinel

Asian termites are killing South Florida’s pine trees

Many South Florida slash pines have stood for a century, providing shade, oxygen and wildlife habitat, as cities rose around them. Now they face a mortal threat from swarms of tiny, wood-eating ...