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Termites might be small, but the destruction they cause is not. They threaten buildings’ integrity, financial stability, property values, and even legal peace of mind. Termite infestations are ...

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Odontotermes obesus is one of the termite species that grows fungi, called Termitomyces, in their mounds. Workers collect dead leaves, wood, and grass to stack them in underground fungus gardens ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A new Purdue University-developed technology concept could provide pest control companies with a more effective way to control termites and prevent associated damage. The ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Pest experts say this year’s termite season could be worse, with bigger swarms and in more areas. “Every year, the termites get a little bit worse,” Jacob Cohn, entomologist ...

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 ...

Termites are underground pests that feed on wood. Damage may take three to eight years to become serious since termites eat wood from the inside out. (Photo Credit: Chaiyon021/Dreamstime) Termites are ...

When spring arrives, our thoughts turn to wildflowers, gardening and outdoor activities. Pest control experts, though, mostly think about swarms of termites. Mother's Day and its surrounding weeks are ...

Pest infestations, particularly by ants, spiders, mice and roaches, are a common source of concern for homeowners and renters in the U.S. While ants are often perceived as simply annoying, certain ...

Take a Pest Control Quiz. Get matched with an Authorized Partner. Termites are more than just a nuisance — a termite infestation, if left untreated, can lead to costly repairs and compromise the ...