termite damage as "in the $10,000 range per home.......can be much higher...in some severe cases the home may have to be demolished and rebuilt." Florida Consumer Protection. Formosan termite barriers Physical barriers to Formosan termites have been developed. Most of these barriers must be installed during construction, but a few can be installed after construction. The most important application of these post construction barriers is the stone particle barrier, used to protect exposed concrete perimeters. References External links Formosan subterranean termite on the UF / IFAS Featured Creatures Web site Formosan Termite Fact Sheet from the National Pest Management Association with information on habits, habitat and prevention Earlham College Senior Seminar 2002 Global Invasive Species Database Species Profile- Formosan Subterranean Termite (Coptotermes formosanus), National Invasive Species Information Center, United States National Agricultural Library. Lists general information and resources for Formosan Subterranean Termite. Termites Insects described in 1909 Insects of Taiwan