They’re small, they’re hungry, and their total weight is greater than the weight of all the humans in the world (485 vs 440 million tons)! This week, we’re digging up facts about termites. *Let’s ...

Scientists at UC Riverside have found a clever new way to outsmart termites—by turning their own instincts against them.

Sure they have wings now, but they don't last long. After the wings drop off, the swarmers hit the ground in search of a mate. Luckily, most are unsuccessful. Give me a good, solid cockroach any day ...

In California, the overwhelming majority of homes are built with wood framing, which means the structures are susceptible to termite damage. According to the US Department of Agriculture, termites ...

Termites have existed on Earth for an estimated 150 million years, so it's little wonder that they have spread to every landmass except Antarctica. Commonly confused with ants, they are actually more ...

With an abundance of everything to love about St. Augustine, termites are not on the list. But with termite swarming season well underway, it’s important to note facts beyond the yuck factor.

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