CRESTVIEW — Rep. Doug Broxson (R-Gulf Breeze) is hosting several public workshops about how to protect homes from Formosan termite damage.
Okaloosa County's meeting is 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at Niceville Community Center, 204 Partin Drive, Niceville. Contact Sheila Dunning, sdunning@ufl.edu or 689-5850, to register.
Formosan termites annually cause $1 billion in damage in the United States. Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Escambia counties are known hot spots for these aggressive pests. Florida’s temperate climate provides a perfect environment for termites, but signs of structural damage to a home may go undetected for long periods.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is collaborating with the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences' Extension Offices to educate homeowners about the termites.
Homeowners are also encouraged to bring their pest control contract to the workshop for review.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Don't want termites destroying your house? Attend this Niceville workshop