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: ...

Termites did not evolve complex societies by adding new genetic features. Instead, scientists found that they became more ...

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.

Researchers traced termite DNA back to cockroach ancestors and found genetic loss played a key role in building social ...

Termites became social powerhouses by stripping away genes tied to competition and independence. This genetic shedding locked in monogamy, boosted cooperation, and paved the way for their ...

Florida's coastal and urban counties continue to see the spread of two invasive termite species beyond South Florida. The species are now threatening structures statewide, according to a new ...

Q: We have a very large/old saguaro in our front yard, as well as some other barrel cacti and other saguaros. About two years ago, we discovered we had the beginning of termite damage in our ceiling ...

You spend hours perfecting your garden beds, spreading fresh mulch around the foundation, and creating that magazine-worthy ...

Termite damage is due to insects, while wood rot is caused by fungus or water. Knowing the difference between termite damage and wood rot is vital to preventing and treating them. It's easy to confuse ...

An expert shares the good news of how termites can be controlled if you spot them in or around your home. Termites benefit the environment by breaking down wood debris, but they can cause severe ...