Florida Dept. Of Agriculture Educates Residents On Termite Prevention

News Release: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services May 12, 2014

Tallahassee, FL The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, along with Rep. Doug Broxson, offers tips to Panhandle homeowners to protect their property during Formosan termite swarming season, which begins this week.

Springtime serves as the breeding season for most species of termites. Termite colonies multiply and then fly in large swarms to create new colonies. Floridas temperate climate provides a perfect environment for termites, and immediate signs of structural damage to a home may go undetected for long periods of time.

Termites are very destructive in Florida, wreaking havoc on homes, commercial properties and more, said Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam. Residents of Floridas Panhandle should be especially aware during the spring swarming season to protect their homes and property from Formosan Termites.

To protect your home or property from termites: Get an inspection from a licensed pest control company, which can identify any structural conditions that are conducive to a termite infestation. Make sure shrubs and tree limbs are trimmed away from the house. Direct gutter downspouts away from the foundation of the house. Turn out lights at night that would attract termites. Keep all sources of wood away from the foundation of the house, including wood chips as mulch near the house. Rep. Doug Broxson is hosting two free public workshops for homeowners this week in Gulf Breeze to learn about termite prevention with department employees. The workshops will be at the Tiger Point Community Center, 1370 Tiger Park Lane, Gulf Breeze, on May 14, 6-8 p.m., and May 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

For more information about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, visit http://www.FreshFromFlorida.com.

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