Although it takes up to 6 to 8 weeks to kill the colony the percentage killed is high. Mixing the contents of two mounds or other forms of mound disturbance may also cause the relocation of the colony. A detailed menu analysis by the National Restaurant Association has revealed that the percentage of menu's carrying seafood items and the variety of seafood dishes have both been increasing for the past five years. The popularity of crab and squid have also been rising. Owing to decreased demand for raw dishes, oyster and clam appetizers were found on fewer menus.
Clam chowder is the single most popular soup offered.
Salmon remains the most popular, showing up on half of all menus. Red snapper, swordfish, tuna, halibut, catfish and other varieties are also on the rise. Shrimp's popularity is due to its variety and year-round availability. It is also helped by restaurants successfully marketing shrimp dishes, such as popcorn shrimp, to children. Crab, squid and lobster salads are also popular.