Information about Formosan subterranean termite alates and their annual mating flight.

This is a short video showing typical swarming behavior of Formosan subterranean termite alates during their annual mating flight.

Additional information about the habits and identification of Formosan subterranean termite soldiers.

Describes the behavior and biology unique to the Formosan subterranean termite.

One important key for successful management of a pest is to identify it. This publication can help you differentiate between ants and the dry-wood and subterranean termites that are pests in Louisiana. It also contains specific information on Formosan subterranean termites.

Termite colonies contain different castes, which are responsible for specific taskes in the colony.

Termites may eat wood, but they could not do it alone.

Includes images and descriptions of subterranean termites that are indigenous to Louisiana.

Describes the habits of drywood termites including pest and damage identification.

Describes the taxonomic identity of termites.