Subterranean Termites

Subterranean termites are the most destructive kind of termite found throughout Florida. They attack by building tubes that connect their nests in the soil to wood in structures—like your home. But there are precautions that can be taken, in new construction and for older homes.

UF/IFAS Sites

• Featured Creatures: Formosan Subterranean Termites
• Featured Creatures: Native Subterranean Termites
• Termite Baits
• Termites and Mulch
• Termites Can Spell Trouble

UF/IFAS Publications

• The Facts About Termites and Mulch
• Home & Garden: Termites (PDF)
• Landscape Mulches: Will Subterranean Termites Consume Them?
• Subterranean Termites
• Termite Baits
• Termites and Mulch: Fact or Fiction? (PDF)
• Topics: Other Termite Publications

Other Sites

• Eastern Subterranean Termite: Identification, Biology and Control--Harvard University
• Eastern Subterranean Termites--Penn State Cooperative Extension
• Formosan Subterranean Termite--U.S. Department of Agriculture Invasive Species Information Center
• Formosan Subterranean Termites Portal--LSU AgCenter
• Florida Termite Help--FDACS
• Frequently Asked Questions About Subterranean Termite Treatment Options--Virginia Cooperative Extension
• Subterranean Termite Treatment Options--Virginia Cooperative Extension
• Subterranean Termites--University of Missouri Extension
• Subterranean Termites--Texas Agricultural Extension Service
• Termite Control--Ohio State University Extension
• Termites: Selecting a Reliable Pest Management Company--Ohio State University Extension