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Educate to Eradicate: Free Public Seminars

The Termite Project: Educate to Eradicate program of the University of Hawaii at Manoa's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources presents a series of free termite information seminars for the public.

Attendees will learn interesting facts about these wood-eating insects including termite identification and biology, and gain tips on how to prevent and control them from a UH termite expert. Participants will also be able to ask and get answers to questions regarding termites and their homes.

Handouts from the seminars (PDF format)

• Formosan subterranean termite fact sheet - General information on Hawaii's ground termites
• Termite life cycle - From egg to adult
• Termite identification - How to tell the difference between termites and winged ants
• Drywood termites vs. subterranean termites - How to tell the difference between the two types of termites
• Termite prevention & control - Protecting your home from termites