Panama City Formosan Termites – What to Know

Arrow Pest Services
February 5, 2019

In Florida, we’ve had the bad luck of being affected by Formosan termites since the…

In Florida, we’ve had the bad luck of being affected by Formosan termites since the 1980s. Large colonies and aggressive behavior make this the most destructive species of termite in our area.

Formosan termites are resilient against common liquid termite treatments, so Arrow Pest Service uses the superior Sentricon bait system for termite protection.

Identifying Formosan Termites

As a type of subterranean termite, the Formosan species always lives underground. However, they will forage up to 100 yards away – including the inside of your home. Colonies can grow into the millions.

Formosan termites are yellow or orange and about 0.5″ long. The soldiers you might see eating wood have dark brown heads.

You might notice winged termites swarming in a garage, crawlspace, or near exposed wood. Also, drywall and wood frames might be marked with muddy soil tubes. These are pathways that Formosan termites use to forage and travel between colony branches. The tubes look a bit like veins.

Arrow Pest Service for Panama City Termites

We use The Sentricon System from Dow to eliminate a Formosan termite colony. Termite baiting systems turn the tables on the Formosan termites by using their obsessive foraging against them.

There is no need to drill concrete and no need to worry about the termites coming back. Arrow Pest Service applies Sentricon termite bait in strategic locations so the foragers will poison the entire colony—including the queen.

Call us today at 850-204-0318 if you suspect Formosan termites or other destructive pests! We guarantee our Panama City pest control services.

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