A program to help homeowners become educated on Formosan termites and their management will be presented by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County. Specific topics will include:
- Formosan termite biology including simple ways to ID them
- Available Formosan termite pest control protection for your home
- Identifying and fixing the weaknesses in and around your home
The program will take place at two different locations on two separate dates:
UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County Office
6263 Dogwood Drive in Milton
Pensacola State College, Room 5131
The program is free but please pre-register by calling Johanna Welch at (850) 363-5845 or emailing Johanna.welch@
Formosan termites will soon be swarming and homeowners can be prepared to protect their homes. Annually, Formosan termites cause over $1 billion of damage in the United States alone and the gulf coast is a known hot spot for this invasive pest. Join experts from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and University of Florida IFAS Extension for education on this economically important nuisance.
For more information, please contact Mary Derrick at (850) 623-3868between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays or via email at [email protected].
