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 ...

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.

Some 2 million U.S. homes will need termite treatment this year. There are things you can do to spot and correct an infestation before your home is seriously damaged. First, don't confuse termites ...

Termites, like ants, are social insects that live in colonies. Dividing community labor between soldiers, workers and reproducers, termites sustain themselves by attacking and ingesting wood. Because ...

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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 ...