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Florida's Two Worst Termites Are Spreading Faster Than Predicted: What It Actually Costs Jacksonville Homeowners
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Florida's Two Worst Termites Are Spreading Faster Than Predicted: What It Actually Costs Jacksonville Homeowners

You may have heard that a hybrid "super termite" is behind rising swarm calls in Northeast Florida. University of Florida entomologists say that claim is almost certainly wrong. Here is what the research actually shows, what an inspection and treatment really cost in 2026, and why the repair clause in your termite bond matters more than anything else you will sign.

Aug 25, 202615 min read

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A Crossbred 'Super Termite' Is Spreading Faster Than Scientists Predicted, and Your Homeowners Policy Won't Pay for the Repair

A February 2026 University of Florida study finds two invasive termite species are marching north and inland faster than earlier models predicted, with a rare crossbred hybrid confirmed in South Florida. Here is what the science actually says, why your homeowners policy won't cover the damage, and the realistic cost of protecting your house.

Jul 13, 202610 min read
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