When a termite problem threatened a South Florida couple’s home, they got right to work. But what should have been a routine ...

A swarm is the colony’s way of getting termites to disperse to start their own colony,” says Eric Benson, PhD, professor ...

Why many people skip treating this type of termite, which invasive plants truly deserve concern, and how to use redcedars for ...

Spring is peak termite season. Learn why annual inspections are crucial to protect your home from these 'silent destroyers'.

Termites can wreak havoc on more than just your house, with the destructive insects often colonizing otherwise great gardens.

Growing vegetables, herbs and other plants in raised beds holds a lot of appeal. Raised beds give gardeners more control over soil quality and drainage. They tend to have fewer weed problems, and they ...

More than eleven years after termites forced Jimmy Carroll’s family to move from their waterfront home, a long-running lawsuit against two pest control companies concluded with a seven-figure ...

Scientists at UC Riverside have found a clever new way to outsmart termites—by turning their own instincts against them.

In the forest, carpenter ants have a job to do, recycling woody debris, such as dead trees and fallen logs. But these large ...

Scientists have discovered a tiny termite with a head resembling that of a sperm whale, forcing a rewriting of its ...

Stop termites before they destroy your yard — 5 ways to get rid of them without calling in a pro.