Mulch doesn't necessarily attract termites; they need high humidity and moisture to survive, and mulch is generally on the ...

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 ...

Termites are one of the most financially devastating insects. The significant damage they cause to homes and outdoor ...

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The arrival of spring may bring beautiful blooms and warmer weather, but it also comes with increased termite activity. Given ...

As temperatures rise with the arrival of spring, homeowners are being warned that termites are beginning to appear for “swarm ...

In the forest and other natural settings, termites are beneficial insects that recycle woody debris, such as dead trees, and return nutrients to the soil. But when they attack our houses, it’s a ...

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Growing vegetables, herbs and other plants in raised beds holds a lot of appeal. Raised beds give gardeners more control over soil quality and drainage. They tend to have fewer weed problems, and they ...

The discovery that termites use vibrations to choose the wood they eat may provide opportunities to new methods of reducing infestations in homes and also may provide insights into the "cocktail ...

Formosan Subterranean Termites, commonly referred to as “super termites” or by their scientific name Coptotermes formosanus. ©Scott Bauer, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org The dreaded ...

Liss Fenwick’s photobook The Colony, available through Perimeter Editions, is a book about books – and what happens when their authority is quietly and actively undone ...