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

The termites, often carried in hidden colonies aboard boats, can spread to other onshore regions when flying termites are ...

Winged termites, also known as swarmers or alates, can be a nuisance this time of year. They are the sexually mature males and females of the colony that are attempting to reproduce and start a ...

Termites might be tiny, but they're causing big problems—and they're hitching rides on boats to do it. A new study from the ...

A swarm is smoke. Where’s the fire?” Chouvenc said that 99.9% of flying termites will die. “If they fly into your house, they’re dead. You don’t have to worry. If they are from your ...

Scientists show evidence of a recent dispersal flight of alates within a boat. Termite alates are the winged termites that leave their colonies to mate and start new colonies elsewhere.

Winged termites that have emerged within a boat after surviving within the material of the boat for four to five years. (Courtesy, Hoffer Pest Solutions Inc.) Chouvenc said the process of ...

The termites, often carried in hidden colonies aboard boats, can spread to other on shore regions when flying termites are attracted to city lights. Once colonies are established on land ...