Pest Library: Termites

The good news is that we’ll list fewer varieties of termites. The bad? They can be really destructive menaces.

Termites are a menace to any homeowner in the state of Florida as well as many businesses. While the most common type of termite found doing damage in Florida is the Eastern Subterranean Termite, other species of termites can be found here as well. And it’s important to keep in mind that once you spot any type of termite, a termite colony is always nearby.

The drywood termite tends to nest in old trees, but also infest house beams and roofs. The formosan subterranean termite, meanwhile, can cause tremendous property damage, leading to significant repair costs. Here’s one more species: the nasute termite. This invasive pest will forage in the open, protected by soldiers that will squirt fluid at attackers.