Formosan Subterranean Termites

Formosan Termite Origins and Expansion The Formosan subterranean termite, (Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki), is an invasive species of termite. Its native habitat ranged from Southern China to Japan to Taiwan. The Formosan termites get their name from Taiwan’s former Portuguese name, Formosa, meaning “beautiful.” Within the last hundred years the habitat of the Formosan termites has [...]




