Spring is the peak season for termite activity due to warmer temperatures and increased humidity. Annual professional inspections are recommended to detect and prevent infestations before significant ...

Tropical ecosystems rely on the infrastructure provided by termites. These insects supply plants with vital nutrients by ...

Q: Lately, my doors and windows are hard to open, and I’ve noticed small piles of wood around the house. What does termite damage look like? Should I contact someone to perform an inspection? A: ...

A study found evidence that termites, when building their nests, are guided mainly by water evaporation that allows them to identify the regions of the structure with the largest curvature 1. Termites ...

A variety of boats and watercrafts moored in a Central Florida marina. (Lourdes Mederos, UF/IFAS) (Lourdes Mederos / University of Florida) GAINESVILLE, Fla. – When you think of termites, you probably ...

Himba bushmen in the Namibian grasslands have long passed down legends about the region’s mysterious fairy circles: bare, reddish-hued circular patches that are also found in northwestern Australia.

No one likes to feel crowded, and it’s no different for termites. When a colony reaches a certain size, winged adult termites ...

Whether your home is littered with bug wings or you've spotted a few, the situation requires investigation. What you do depends on the species they belong to.

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 ...