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| Formosan Subterranean Termite |
Formosan Swarmers |
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Size : Alates or swarmers are about
1/2-inch overall length, including the wings.
Color : Alates are yellowish brown |
| Subterranean Worker Termite |
Subterranean Queen Termite |
Subterranean Winged Reproductive Termite |
Size : Worker: 1/8- to 3/8-inch in length.
Soldier: Body is similar to that of the worker, but large, deck head with powerful mandibles. Supplementary
Reproductive: About one inch in length. Primary Reproductive: About one inch in length.
Color : Worker:
Pale, cream colored. Soldier: Light colored with brown head. Supplementary Reproductive: Light colored. Primary
Reproductive: Dark brown/black.
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More Facts |
Several species of subterranean termites
are found in the United States; they live in every state except Alaska (Fig. 1). Two major types in Texas are
most common termite pests that seriously threaten wooden structures:
- The Reticulitermes genera of termites, found throughout the state, decreasing in frequency from the
Gulf Coast to the central regions; and
- The introduced Formosan subterranean termite, generally found in the Houston Ship Channel area down to and
including Galveston and Texas City, and the Beaumont-Port Arthur-Orange area. Isolated infestations have been
reported in other areas of the state; termites are easily transported in timber, particularly landscaping
timbers.
- Subterranean termites are noticed less often in the High Plains and far West Texas. Information in this
bulletin applies primarily to the Reticulitermes genera of termites.
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| Picture Courtesy of Texas A&M University |
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