The Termite Terminator

Termites - They are mean... 

Asian subterranean termite

Kirton and Brown (2003) determined that "Haviland's subterranean termite," Coptotermes havilandi Holmgren, was a newer second name given to a termite that already had the name Coptotermes gestroi (Wasmann). By proper taxonomic convention, the older name, C. gestroi, must be recognized. They also proposed that C. gestroi be given the common name of "Asian subterranean termite." Coptotermes gestroi is a very damaging termite and a threat to wooden structures wherever it occurs. As one might expect, C. gestroi is similar in many respects to C. formosanus Shiraki, the Formosan subterranean termite. General information related to the life history, damage, and management of C. formosanus is applicable to C. gestroi and can be obtained from our sister publication on C. formosanus. This report highlights the known distribution and important distinguishing characteristics of C. gestroi.

Keep a termite-free house

Welcome to the Rid of Termites Lens - This is a short but useful guide about wood-eating (or should we say home-eating) termites.We'll start with the basics about this bugs and all you need to know to avoid lose your beloved home to them.We'll cover methods to know whether you've been caught by term