Formosan Subterranean Termite
Coptotermes formosanus
Color: Cream White
Size: 3 – 5 mm
Shape: Large, oval head, strong jaw
Nutrition: Cellulose-based wood
Habitat: Southern China, Louisana, Florida and Texas
General Behavior
They build huge underground colonies. They build mud tubes. They like to live in hot and humid climates.
Their colonies are crowded and can reach millions of individuals.
They show aggressive behavior and fight with local termites.
Breeding is more frequent in spring and summer.
They build mud tubes to protect their food sources.
Threats
They damage structures such as buildings, bridges and trees.
They feed faster than other subterranean termites.
Their infestations cause repair and control costs.
They damage power lines.
How Do We Recognize Infestation?
Mud tunnels in areas such as walls and floors
Sightings of flying termites in light sources,
Hollowing out of wooden structures and structural damage.