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A Crossbred 'Super Termite' Is Spreading Faster Than Scientists Predicted, and Your Homeowners Policy Won't Pay for the Repair
A February 2026 University of Florida study finds two invasive termite species are marching north and inland faster than earlier models predicted, with a rare crossbred hybrid confirmed in South Florida. Here is what the science actually says, why your homeowners policy won't cover the damage, and the realistic cost of protecting your house.
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