A study published in the Journal of Economic Entomology tracked the spread of Asian subterranean termites and Formosan termites between 1990 and 2025. Formosan termites entered the U.S. from Asia in ...

Matt and Katie, the parents of Hoke, are grateful their 2-year-old son was rescued by the swift actions of JFRD crews. Parents grateful after JFRD rescues unresponsive 2-year-old son from water Read ...

A map of Florida distribution of the Formosan Subterranean Termite in 2024. Photo curtesy of Askifas powered by EDIS. Two species of invasive subterranean termites are spreading across the state, ...

Termite swarms are appearing weeks ahead of schedule in Tampa Bay, catching a handful of homeowners off guard.

The University of Florida has confirmed that a new hybrid of termites, from the Asian subterranean and Formosan termites, are spreading in the state. Researchers say the fusion of these two termites ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WFLA) — A new study conducted by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has confirmed the presence of hybrid termite colonies in South Florida.

Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State. As the weather continues to warm, a growing ...

Private boats are fueling the spread of highly destructive invasive termites in Florida, according to a new study by the University of Florida. Three species of the wood-eating bugs can live within ...