Termites, found on every continent except Antarctica, are often referred to as "silent destroyers." These small, social insects live in colonies and spend their lives primarily in search of ...

In woodland and savannah areas, certain termite species play a critical environmental role due to the mounds they build. These mounds can be used as fertilizer to induce new ecosystems, and the ...

When it comes to termites, identification is the key to effective treatment. Tenting is best for drywood termites, and insecticides and baits work on subterranean species. Contact your county ...

Termites benefit the environment by breaking down wood debris, but they can cause severe damage to homes. Swarmers, bubbling paint, and mud tunnels can indicate a termite infestation in a home.

READING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It’s termite season and time for U.S. homeowners to be vigilant about protecting their home and spotting infestations. The presence of termites within a neighborhood ...

Flying ants and termites are not the same thing. Here are the differences and what you can do about an infestation.

The Jacksonville Formosan Termite Task Force is teaming up with local community organizations to arm residents in the Urban Core with knowledge to identify and eliminate termites that are dangerous to ...

The Entomological Society of America updates its database and includes termites in the same category as cockroaches. Termites are now under the order Blattodea. Based on its February 15 update, the ...

The hallmark of social insects is their caste system: reproduction is primarily monopolized by queens, whereas workers specialize in the other tasks required for colony growth and survival. Pheromones ...