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 ...

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 ...

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It’s 9 p.m. on a muggy night in May, and winged insects – Formosan subterranean termites – are flying inside your home, or termites that have lost their wings are walking in pairs on your floor. What ...

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 ...

Formosa termites, which have been in the area since the late 1990s, and Asian termites that made their debut in 2010 are the reason for half of the termite damage that occurs across the globe. These ...

Every year, termites invade the homes of more than 2-million Americans at a cost of more than $2.5 billion in structural damage. Annual structural damage caused by termites is accelerating much more ...

Wood-boring termites are one of the most dangerous infestations you could find in your home. Termites are capable of causing costly damage every year in America by feeding on wood, paper, insulation, ...

Homeowners insurance is important for unexpected occurrences, but what about damage to your home that occurs over time? Some homes suffer damage from wood-loving bugs: termites. Even though damage ...

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MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Termite swarms have made their way into Mobile County for the 2023 termite season, according to a Facebook post from the Mobile County Health Department. A termite swarm is when ...