An established population of Nasutitermes costalis was discovered in Dania Beach, FL in May 2001 marking the first worldwide record of a higher termite established outside its endemic range. Extensive infestations were found in several structures, yards, wooded areas, and a vehicle storage lot—all within a 50-acre urban area. Five non-repellant insecticides were tested in the laboratory for efficacy against N. costalis and two were chosen for a large-scale treatment applied by ten pest control volunteers in April 2003. University and state department of agriculture personnel, state regulators, extension agents, local pest control operators, and pest management industry professionals were involved in this cooperative effort. Surveys to assess the effectiveness of the treatment and additional termiticide applications will continue as part of this unprecedented control program.
Species 1: Isoptera Termitidae Nasutitermes costalis
Keywords: Invasive species, termiticide
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