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Spring is the peak season for termite activity due to warmer temperatures and increased humidity. Annual professional inspections are recommended to detect and prevent infestations before significant ...

Termites might be small, but the destruction they cause is not. They threaten buildings’ integrity, financial stability, property values, and even legal peace of mind. Termite infestations are ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Termite activity is considered to be "very heavy" in California and other southeastern states, and the options to rid your home of the destructive insect are limited and often ...

Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...

Pest control product pioneer Inzecto brings innovation to termite control with HydroTrail™, an eco-friendly solution in an industry that has seen limited novel products in over 25 years. The ...

Termites like these are responsible for causing roughly $30 billion in damage to crops and man-made structures in the U.S. each year, pest control company Orkin estimates. Scott Bauer USDA A cool ...

Odontotermes obesus is one of the termite species that grows fungi, called Termitomyces, in their mounds. Workers collect dead leaves, wood, and grass to stack them in underground fungus gardens ...

Scientists may have found a smarter, safer way to wipe out termites hiding inside homes. A chemical called bistrifluron ...

Termites are underground pests that feed on wood. Damage may take three to eight years to become serious since termites eat wood from the inside out. (Photo Credit: Chaiyon021/Dreamstime) Termites are ...

Take a Pest Control Quiz. Get matched with an Authorized Partner. Termites are more than just a nuisance — a termite infestation, if left untreated, can lead to costly repairs and compromise the ...