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 ...

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 ...

Several insect species, including ants, honeybees and termites, live in highly organized societies, also known as social ...

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Termite season typically begins in spring, but according to pest control experts at Terminix, Mount Holly and other South Jersey towns have already seen some activity. In a news release, Terminix said ...

Termites did not evolve complex societies by adding new genetic features. Instead, scientists found that they became more social by shedding genes tied to competition and independence. A shift to ...

In the forest and other natural settings, termites are beneficial insects that recycle woody debris, such as dead trees, and return nutrients to the soil. But when they attack our houses, it’s a ...

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Researchers have identified a chemical that kills about 95 percent of a western drywood termite colony without off-target effects on mammals. Drywood termites, the ones that hide in wooden structures, ...

Termites are a natural and important part of the landscape. These busy recyclers break down dead and decaying wood so it can return to the soil. But the last thing we want is termites chowing down on ...

As the planet warms, termites will likely play an increasingly important role in wood decomposition, researchers report, which will likely have important consequences for global carbon cycling in the ...