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 ...

Dividing community labor between soldiers, workers and reproducers, termites sustain themselves by attacking and ingesting wood. Because wood is one of the most widely used building materials, it’s ...

Termite damage is due to insects, while wood rot is caused by fungus or water. Knowing the difference between termite damage and wood rot is vital to preventing and treating them. It's easy to confuse ...

Are termites infiltrating your home unnoticed? Learn critical signs to act fast. Protect your investment with a professional ...

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Termite damage can spell big trouble for homeowners, and if not caught and addressed in time, can cost big money to remedy as well. According to Ben Hottel, Technical Services Manager for Orkin, ...

A cool start to the spring and plenty of rain in April and May are expected to lay the groundwork for a buggy season in Pennsylvania. One of the most notable pests to watch for are termites — the wood ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Termite swarming season has arrived in the Lowcountry, and homeowners can take effective prevention and control measures to curb potential damage. According to Loni Evans, ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Warming season means swarming season for termites, and while these pests are active year-round, spring and summer months make for a perfect recipe of new food sources for ...

Termites like these are responsible for causing roughly $30 billion in damage to crops and man-made structures in the U.S. each year, pest control company Orkin estimates. Scott Bauer USDA A cool ...