Subterranean termites attack banana fruits from Hawaii farms. (Photo credit to Scot Nelson, CTAHR Emeritus Specialist)

Forest tree termite (Neotermes connexus) was found to damage citrus crops on Kauai Island, Hawaii. (Photo credit to Roshan Manandhar)

Yellow crazy ants directly damage Hawaiian crops with their formic acid secretions.

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Tropical fire ant and little fire ant are spreading from infested plant nurseries. For example, tropical fire ant (Solenopsis geminata) and little fire ant (Wasmannia auropunctata) are spreading from infested plant nurseries to many locations, stinging farm workers and causing economic impact.