Dividing community labor between soldiers, workers and reproducers, termites sustain themselves by attacking and ingesting wood. Because wood is one of the most widely used building materials, it’s ...

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 ...

Most people can't tell the difference between ants and termites—but it's very important to tell them apart so you know how to ...

For Zach DeVries, an assistant professor of Urban Entomology at the University of Kentucky who works with its Cooperative Extension Service, this is the time of year he gets the most calls about ...

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.