WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A termite's own biology with help from microorganisms called protists, are keys to the insect's digestion of woody material, according to a Purdue University scientist. Michael ...

Termites have distinct castes that perform specialized jobs. Shown here are a soldier (with large dark head), a neotenic reproductive (darker individual without enlarged head), several larval instars ...

The most comprehensive dataset of termite genomes to date was created by an international team of scientists, led by ...

According to one pest control company, one in every three Arizona homes has or will have termites at some point.

Invasive species can jeopardize public health and food security while unraveling entire ecosystems. When an invader like this ...

The article describes termite infestation challenges in Arizona and the importance of professional pest control services like ...

All species of termites are social insects, like ants. Entomologists have listed over 2000 species across the world and more than one-third of them live in Africa. This continent harbors 160 from the ...

Ground-floor structures are highly susceptible to termites due to their soil-dwelling nature, need for moisture, and easy ...

You’ve likely heard the phrase “it takes a village to raise a child”, but how many termites does it take to build a termite mound? These insects are more than simple pests plaguing homeowners; they ...

Scientists have finally unlocked the mysteries hidden deep inside the termite genome. The new research could spur scientific understanding of social insects, how they function and how they evolved in ...

Say the name of certain types of animals around folks, and you will assuredly get a negative response. Say “rattlesnake” while near your deer blind, say “shark” while swimming in the ocean, or say ...

Termites swarm the lights on Freret Street near Valence in Uptown just after 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2016. (Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) (Michael DeMocker) Although ...