Formosan termites can also be found in pruning scars where limbs were removed. These sites are especially active in the spring during swarm season. The termites use sites like the one in the photo as launch pads for thousands of winged alates. By the time the termites are visible at these sites, serious damage to the tree is possible and the tree should be examined by a qualified arborist. Photo by Chris Dunaway.
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