Termite ‘superswarm’ threatens South Florida
On Wed, 01 Apr 2015 13:02:57 -0700, Oren wrote:
"Two of the world’s most destructive termite species are swarming
South Florida, and the fact that they are mating has scientists
sweating."
[...]
"Termite colonies, sometimes consisting of millions of individuals,
can live up to 20 years and thrive in South Florida, where the
temperatures offer ideal mating conditions. "
http://www.foxnews.com/science/2015/04/01/termite-superswarm-threatens-south-florida/
"The species invade foreign soil by hitching rides on wooden boats or
by stowing away in shipped wooden crates."
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