Q: Lately, my doors and windows are hard to open, and I’ve noticed small piles of wood around the house. What does termite damage look like? Should I contact someone to perform an inspection? A: ...

Spring is officially here, bringing flowers, greenery and increased pest activity. Because termite evidence is more noticeable in warmer months, it is important to check for any warning signs every ...

Q: I would like to know if, when there is evidence of inactive termite infestation in a structure, it is possible the termites simply went away on their own? Does this ever happen? A: It is not likely ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — In some areas, the pace ...

Q: Does spot treatment for drywood termites work? I have drywood termite damage to some interior trim and evidence of live termites (termite excrement, tiny sawdust pellets, and wings), is observed in ...

Q:We had a termite problem a few months ago and had an orange-oil treatment company take care of it. I was wondering what your thoughts were on how effective the orange treatment is. A: I definitely ...

Q–The person who bought my 40-year-old rental house last year has discovered termite damage. He wants me to pay him the $4,900 repair cost because, he says, I didn’t disclose the problem. I never ...

Your home is one of your most important possessions. Keeping it in good condition requires care and attention. In order to preserve and increase its value and comfort, many homeowners invest a great ...

Old World pitcher plants (Nepenthes spp., Nepenthaceae) trap and digest invertebrate prey to derive nutrients, primarily nitrogen (N). In the majority of lowland Nepenthes species studied to date, ...