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, ...

Termite infestations can be a real problem for homeowners, with some causing significant, lasting damage. These pests will colonize within a home, feeding on and destroying the house’s wood. If not ...

Tiny wings, hollow wood, and mud tunnels could mean trouble—here’s what to check before serious damage sets in.

It’s estimated that more than one in five homes in urban areas of most Northern California cities have been or will be attacked by Western subterranean termites. These voracious insects are highly ...

Following significant swarms of Formosan termites in the New Orleans area, here’s some basic information about the pesky critters: Where do they come from? They're from mainland China, not Formosa, ...

Nathan Lo receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Most of our hidden housemates are harmless. But when it comes to termites, some can literally eat us out of house and home. While ...

Termites cause billions of dollars in damage in the United States every year. Most pest-control companies douse infested houses and surrounding soil with chemical insecticides. But researchers are now ...