Private boats are fueling the spread of highly destructive invasive termites in Florida, according to a new study by the ...

The invasive species include the West Indian drywood termite, which reached South Florida from Peru and Chile a few hundred years ago, the Formosan subterranean termite and the Asian subterranean ...

Invasive termites spread via infested boats, leading to hidden onshore infestations that cause costly damage and are difficult to detect or contain.

A study reveals that termites are not simply spreading through natural processes, suggesting humans may be helping them 'conquer the world' by unknowingly transporting them aboard private boats.

Termite swarming season, a period of high termite activity and reproduction, is approaching in Florida. Eastern subterranean and Formosan termites pose significant threats to Florida homeowners ...

However, the species responsible for the most damage—Formosan and Asian subterranean termites and West Indian ... other boats and urban areas. "South Florida is known as the 'yachting capital ...

A new study reveals that termites are not simply spreading through natural processes of building new colonies, suggesting ...