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Termites, sometimes known as white ants, are a group of
eusocial insects usually classified at the taxonomic rank of order, Isoptera. Termites feed on wood and other dead plant material, and several species are economically important as pests that can
cause serious structural damage to buildings. Termites are also significant in subtropical and tropical regions, where they
help recycle wood and other plant matter. Around 2,750 species have been described so far.
In many parts of the country not having
an annual termite inspection is like playing with fire, sooner or later you may get burned. Old adage in places like Florida is “if
you don’t have termites you will”. With so many baby boomers moving to warmer
climates, a word to the wise, get a termite inspection when buying a home.
"There is currently a quarantine on all wood waste from hurricane devastated areas of southern Louisiana. The quarantine
specifically addresses the concern about Formosan termite-infested wood products being shipped to new areas. According to
Dr. Gregg Henderson, research entomologist and termite expert from LSU, all yard debris and dead trees are being burned or
shipped to a large local landfill near New Orleans. The state is currently considering how or whether large quantities of
wood material can be treated prior to shipping to overflow landfills in Mississippi that do not currently have Formosans." For the complete article at: Insects in the City http://citybugs.tamu.edu/IntheNews_Details.asp?ID_Key=425
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