The Formosan termite is also one of the most common invasive subterranean termite species.
They are characterized as very dangerous due to being able to take advantage of any imperfection of cracks in the houses and pass inside them without being identified.
Generally, it is difficult to distinguish Formosan termites from other native species because of their similar characteristics. However, the soldiers provide us with the correct identification. The native subterranean termites
have rectangular heads, whereas the head of the Formosan termite soldiers is long. These termite species are more aggressive than the other native termite species. The Formosan termite soldiers may even release a white liquid used for
defending their colonies. The Formosan termite has a yellowish-brown color with half an inch of length. These have tiny hairs on their transparent wings.
Formosan termites find their way inside your home via wood that touches the soil in the ground. They travel underground using mud tubes. Common entrances include cracks, crevices, and unsealed joints. These species also tend to make aerial colonies, thereby infesting roofs and other spots high on the ground. The termites get attracted to places having high moisture content. Make sure to remove the wooden piles to avoid getting termites inside your home.
Formosan termites can multiply incredibly and breed in large numbers. Once they reach the adult stage, these termite species create havoc inside the house and destroy wooden elements faster than the native termite species.
These
termite species consume more wood than native species as the colony size gets larger. Formosan termites can nest millions of termite alates, and once the infestation occurs, it is difficult to remove. For this reason, leave this procedure
in the hands of a professional on the subject who can advise you on the best way to solve this problem.