WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A termite's own biology with help from microorganisms called protists, are keys to the insect's digestion of woody material, according to a Purdue University scientist. Michael ...

Termites can wreak havoc in the blink of an eye. While there are occasional signs that termites are present, often it is not until substantial damage has occurred that exterminators are called to end ...

Termites are wood-destroying insects that eat anything containing cellulose. Look for signs like mud tubes and wood damage to see if you may have a termite infestation. While this article can help you ...

West Monroe, La (KTVE/KARD) As winter fades and March approaches, rising temperatures signal the arrival of spring — and with it, an increase in pest activity both inside and outside the home.

A new study by Dr Tom M. Fayle of Queen Mary University of London, Dr Kalsum M. Yusah of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and Dr Jiri Tuma of the Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech ...

Learn more about termite evolution and how shedding key genes from their cockroach ancestors helped them build more complex colonies. When termites aren’t busy eating your nice wood flooring, they are ...

As you’re making your plan for keeping critters out of your home this spring and summer, there’s one pest that could cause significant damage if undetected. Termites are known to feed on wood, which ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ALABAMA (WHNT) — Termite season is almost ...

Say the name of certain types of animals around folks, and you will assuredly get a negative response. Say “rattlesnake” while near your deer blind, say “shark” while swimming in the ocean, or say ...

The bugs are unique among colony-forming insects in that their queens cannot rule without a king. By Elizabeth Preston While millions of eyes are on the coronation of Charles III this weekend, other ...