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Termites are among the world's most destructive pests, causing more than a billion dollars in damage each year in the U.S. alone. Scientists in Florida have tracked the development of a new hybrid ...

Termites are underground pests that feed on wood. Damage may take three to eight years to become serious since termites eat wood from the inside out. (Photo Credit: Chaiyon021/Dreamstime) Termites are ...

Termite bites happen, but they’re extremely rare. In most cases, they can be managed at home without the need for medical care. Share on Pinterest Tahreer Photography/Getty Images Termites are ...

Odontotermes obesus is one of the termite species that grows fungi, called Termitomyces, in their mounds. Workers collect dead leaves, wood, and grass to stack them in underground fungus gardens ...

A study reveals that termites are not simply spreading through natural processes, suggesting humans may be helping them 'conquer the world' by unknowingly transporting them aboard private boats. When ...

For the past 26 years, J. Scott Turner has filled termite mounds with propane, scanned them with lasers, and stuffed them with plaster. He has fed microscopic beads to termites, given the insects ...

Take a Pest Control Quiz. Get matched with an Authorized Partner. Termites are more than just a nuisance — a termite infestation, if left untreated, can lead to costly repairs and compromise the ...