Two invasive, house-destroying species of termites are now cross-breeding in South Florida.
Researchers found the aggressive Formosa and Asian subterranean termites have begun mingling and mating where their colonies overlap, according to a new study from the University of Florida.
Scientists said that means they could spread even faster than where a single species exists.
Formosa and Asian termites are responsible for half the damage caused globally by all termites. The two species’ ranges overlap in just three places: Taiwan, Hawaii and now Florida.
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