We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Termites can be a homeowner's worst nightmare. These pests cause billions of dollars in structural damage each year in the U.S. Unfortunately, ...

Of all there is to love about St. Augustine, termites don't make the list. But with termite swarming season soon underway, it’s important to note facts beyond the yuck factor. Banting: We see high ...

Oh no. Termites! It's a destructive pest and is dreaded by homeowners. So when exactly is your house in danger of collapsing ...

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 ...

For Zach DeVries, an assistant professor of Urban Entomology at the University of Kentucky who works with its Cooperative Extension Service, this is the time of year he gets the most calls about ...

Q: I have a home on a steep slope. The home is three stories high and is built around an atrium (exposing the original hillside in the middle of the atrium). During construction, debris and wood ...

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 ...

The Formosan Subterranean termite has infested all of Texas’ major cities but there are ways homeowners can protect against their costly damage. Jimmy Chan pexels Did you know Dallas is one of the ...

Homeowners insurance typically does not cover termite damage, but there are some rare exceptions. Homeowners are expected to take proactive measures to prevent termite infestations, and neglect is not ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...