Task force to set termite traps in Riverside area

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city of Jacksonville's termite task force group plans to place 100 traps in the Riverside area to help capture the Formosan termites that have become a problem around the city.

The group also plans to set traps at each of the city's 53 fire stations.

Last year, the historic Woman's Club of Jacksonville in Riverside was demolished because the termites were eating away at the building with colonies in nearby oak trees.

Pest control experts said traps need to be put in place so the area doesn't lose any more historic buildings and to protect people's homes.

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Those task force group said the traps will likely be mounted to JEA street light poles and will be placed during the third week of April.

Experts said people should make sure there's no wood touching the ground around their homes and homeowners should also have bait traps installed to cut back on termite populations.