Formosan “super termites” known as the “most harmful termites in the world” were first identified in Israel on Wednesday. The termites were discovered in Petah Tikva by termite expert Tomer Lu, who reported the results to the Department of Pest Control and Pesticides of the Ministry of Environment. Termites are known for their ability to cause extensive damage that can result in high costs for destruction and repairs. According to NPR. Environment Secretary Gila Gamliel causes more than $ 1 billion in termite damage each year in the United States alone. “Invasive species pose serious threats to public health, the environment and the economy. Termites in particular can cause major property and infrastructure damage. “She went on to say that as climate change worsens, the number of invasive species in Israel will increase. The ministry has set up a termite task force to work on a method of extermination and to advise local authorities and exterminators. The task force consists of representatives from the ministries of health and agriculture as well as experts in destruction and science. The Formosan termite is known as a termite that can eat more and reproduce faster than any other termite. “The Formosan termite is the most harmful in the world,” said Dr. Gilad Ben Tzvi from the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History. Ben Tzvi went on to describe how the termite “injures living and dead wood and is often not identified for long periods of time until wooden floors collapse or holes appear in plastered walls. It destroys railroad tracks, telephone poles … and underground power lines, resulting in blackouts. “
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