Termites are active across the state, from Shreveport to Monroe and from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge to New Orleans, Louisiana.

What Types of Termites Are in Louisiana?

Subterranean termites and drywood termites are responsible for damaging homes in Louisiana.

Are Formosan Termites in Louisiana?

Louisiana homes and buildings pass through more Formosan termite damage each year than homes and buildings in any other state. In the greater New Orleans area alone, residents and businesses consume an annual estimated $300 million to control Formosan termites and repair the damage they cause.

New Orleans is home to Operation Full Stop, a government-funded program established to help control Formosan termites in the area and share Formosan termite control research with scientists and pest control professionals nationwide. The program has been successful in using bait systems to control Formosan termites in entire neighborhoods, such as the French Quarter.

When Do Termites Swarm in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, different species of termites are likely to swarm during most of the year because of its warm and humid weather. The swarming habits of the most common species in Louisiana are described below.

• The eastern subterranean termite swarms majorly from February to May. This species swarms typically in the morning hours.
• The Formosan termite swarms at night during the late spring.
• The dark southeastern subterranean termite swarms during the day in March and June.
• The light southeastern subterranean termite swarms during daylight in the fall.
• The arid-land subterranean termite swarms during the day in the spring and fall.
• The southeastern drywood termite swarms at night in the spring.
• The tropical rough-headed drywood termite swarms at night from April to July.
• The western drywood termite swarms during the day in summer.
• The dark southern drywood termite swarms during summer afternoons.

More Information about Termites in Louisiana

According to Termite Infestation Probability Zones (TIP Zones), Louisiana is located in TIP Zone #1 (very heavy), the potential for termite damage is considered possible. Areas with
High tendencies for termite activity require more termite control measures to meet International Residential Code building standards for new homes than areas with less frequent activity.

Termites are very active and widespread in states like Louisiana, it is essential to maintain an effective termite prevention and control program. If you have a home in Louisiana, converse with your termite control expert about methods capable of protecting your home from termite infestations and damage.