Fort Lauderdale City Mayor | City of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale City Mayor | City of Fort Lauderdale
Since the early 2000s, a problematic invasive termite species has been spreading through South Florida. The Asian subterranean termite (Coptotermes gestroi), a known structural pest, also infests live trees. Proactively protecting structures and the urban tree canopy against this termite species is essential to prevent damage to homes and minimize the loss of important trees within communities.
Inspecting Your Trees
One important approach to prevent such damage is to regularly inspect trees surrounding your house for signs of termite activity. Signs such as “mud tubes” or “carton nests” are tell-tale signs of subterranean termite activity. See images below.
If you suspect an active termite infestation, contact a pest control provider for solutions to protect surrounding structures and trees.
Signs of Active Termite Infestation in Trees
Annually around March, subterranean termite colonies produce a large number of winged termites that are looking for a place to establish a new colony. If they enter a home, they dry out and die and are not a direct problem. However, seeing winged termites is a sign that there are established colonies nearby.
Learn More
Find out more about subterranean termites in your area at flrec.ifas.ufl.edu/termites-in-florida.
Questions? Contact sustainability@fortlauderdale.gov.
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