It's never a pleasant experience to see termites swarming in your home, but there is one common mistake you should avoid in ...

Standard pest management methods for eliminating subterranean termites involve applying toxic chemicals to your home, your soil, or both. And “tenting” — basically wrapping and fumigating your entire ...

This is often the first visible sign that termites are nearby. Once they land, swarmers shed their wings and begin building ...

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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 ...

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

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 ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. While some home warranty companies include termite coverage in their policies, it's important to arm yourself with knowledge to ensure your home is fully ...

Termites are tiny and blind and spend much of their lives underground, but just the mention of them can strike fear in the hearts of homeowners. U.S. homeowners spend more than $2 billion annually for ...

What makes homes on the Eastern Shore of Virginia especially vulnerable to subterranean termites? That's the question ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A termite's own biology with help from microorganisms called protists, are keys to the insect's digestion of woody material, according to a Purdue University scientist. Michael ...