Termite pellets can linger long after the insects that dropped them have disappeared. By testing for microbes in the ...

By testing for microbes in termite excrement, researchers can distinguish old droppings from fresh, and whether a colony is ...

Q: Recently I’ve noticed termite droppings but no termitesinside my house. Does this still mean I could have an infestation? What other signs should I look for? A: Whether spotting termite droppings ...

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 ...

Two aggressive species of termites are now cross-breeding in South Florida, according to a recent study from the University of Florida. This is bad news for homeowners as it may mean serious damage to ...

Q:I live in Millbrae and have had termites since I bought this house. In December 2008, I had the owner of a termite company come and treat with orange oil. He was supposed to remove the debris that ...

Last month I discussed how subterranean termites had recently been spotted swarming in SaddleBrooke and this month, I would like to discuss the other type of termite you may encounter in your home: ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. Imagine that you’re preparing dinner when suddenly ...

So, what the heck is a fungus garden? Well, some termite species cultivate fungi in underground chambers. The insects do this by feeding the fungus with pellets of pre-chewed plant material that the ...