Formosan termites were first found in Brunswick County in railroad sleepers used in landscaping. Now, they are arriving via ...

The most comprehensive dataset of termite genomes to date was created by an international team of scientists, led by ...

Termites are voracious wood-eaters that can cause significant structural damage to homes. We've put together 9 early warning signs that termites are eating their way through your home. Learn more ...

In a recent study published in Science, a team of researchers from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) discuss how the design and development of new materials can be done based on how ...

Let’s say you’re out hunting with some friends, and all of the sudden you are all gruesomely attacked. One of your buddies loses a leg or an arm. As you’re running for dear life, would you pick up ...

From a scientific standpoint, a termite colony is an amazing work of biological architecture, an intricate society made up of backward members whose physiology is primitive, even compared to ants and ...

Termites cause billions of dollars in damage each year in the United States as they silently feast on most people's largest investment: their home. Treating for termites can also be expensive, so it ...

(Beyond Pesticides, May 26, 2015) A study led by Purdue University Entomology Professor Michael Scharf, Ph.D. finds that small doses of imidacloprid, a neonicotinoid pesticide, can halt the normal ...

This video investigates a disturbing behavior in which termite workers ultimately cause the death of their own queen. It ...