Termites, ants and other damaging insects have plagued my home for decades. I've learned a lot about how to identify the types of insects and how to get rid of them from your home. My blog is intended to provide you with help based on what I've learned. See Intro
Sunday, October 30, 2005
Formosan Termites after Katrina
This ABC News article looks into another problem that New Orleans will have to face in the coming years: a potential explosion of Formosan termites. All the water damaged buildings are a virtual termite buffet. But there is some good news. Tests have shown lower Formosan populations after the flood. Even though these termites can survive 16 hours underwater, many did die during the flood. However, experts predict there could be a population explosion in about 3 years from now. Also, with all the debris that may be transported to dumps in other regions, there's the risk that Formosan termites could spread fast. The article warned against using any salvageable wood and furniture. These could be homes to the termites.