Termites are attracted to homes with moisture issues, such as leaking pipes, and outdoor wood sources. DIY and natural remedies are generally ineffective against termite infestations. Professional ...

Scientists at UC Riverside have found a clever new way to outsmart termites—by turning their own instincts against them. Using a natural pine scent called pinene, which smells like food to termites, ...

Ground-floor homes and structures are particularly vulnerable to termite infestation due to a combination of biological behaviour of termites, environmental conditions, and construction factors.