Termites · SWFL Pest Identifier
Formosan Termite
Worth a pro look Damage or health risk grows quickly once established.
How to identify it
- Big dusk swarms around lights in late spring
- Swarmers yellowish-brown, slightly larger than native subterraneans
- Carton nest material (looks like packed cardboard) in walls or trees
Size
Small (grain of rice)
Where you'll see it
Attic / walls · Lights / windows · Lawn / garden
Looks like
Winged swarm
Did you know
A mature Formosan colony can hold millions — they’re called "super termites" for colony size, not bite.
What it means for you
The most destructive termite in Florida. Swarms near your lights justify an inspection.
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