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Rebuilding Homes Provides Opportunities For Termite Protection
Homeowners in South Louisiana and elsewhere in the Gulf South who are rebuilding after last year’s hurricanes have opportunities to add more termite protection to their homes, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter.

Report Formosan Subterranean Termites
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Report and send in samples of Formosan subterranean termites to help determine its range and help prevent its spread.

Integrated Pest Management of Termites and Other Wood Attacking Organisms: A Louisiana Perspective
Considerations on integrated pest management of termites and other wood attacking organism are presented in depth.

Formosan Subterranean Termites Affect Landscapers
Landscaping practices may increase the risk of subterranean termites attacking a structure and of spreading Formosan subterranean termites. Information is presented on the types of woody plants that termites attack and methods of inspection.

Landscapers may help Prevent the Spread of the Formosan Subterranean Termite
Landscaping practices may increase the risk of subterranean termites attacking a structure and of spreading formosan subterranean termites. Concepts on reducing the risks of moving and reporting Formosan subterranean termites are presented.
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The Sesquiterpenoid Nootkatone and the Absolute Configuration of a Dibromo Derivative
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The 3-dimensional structure of tetrahydronootkatone and nootkatone was determined. A description of our methods and results are provided.
Protect Your Home from Termites
Things to consider when constructing or renovating a home to protect your house from termites.
Have you seen this insect?
Formosan subterranean termite alate
Help discover locations where the Formosan subterranean termite is not known to exist.
Distribution of Formosan Subterranean Termites
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Native subterranean termites are found throughout Louisiana and are a natural part of the environment in Louisiana. Formosan subterranean termites, native to East Asia, arrived in the United States after World War II and were established in New Orleans by 1966.
Formosan Subterranean Termite Identification & Biology
Formosan Subterranean Termite Identification & Biology
One important key for successful management of a pest is to identify it. This publication can help you differentiate between ants and the dry-wood and subterranean termites that are pests in Louisiana. It also contains specific information on Formosan subterranean termites.
Keeping Formosan Termites from Spreading after Hurricanes
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Cleaning up wood debris after a hurricane or other severe windstorm can spread one of Louisiana’s most destructive pests – the Formosan subterranean termite.
Types of Termites in Louisiana
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There are two majors types of termites in Louisiana: Subterranean and drywood. The subterranean termites are divided into two subgroups: The native subterranean termites and the Formosan subterranean termite. Determining the type of termite is important for management.
Comparison of Native and Formosan Subterranean Termites Biology, Ecology and Methods of Control
Formosan and subterranean termite biology, ecology and behavior are compared and contrasted.