Termites are on the rise in South Florida, putting homes and buildings in coastal and urban counties at risk.

Termites became social powerhouses by stripping away genes tied to competition and independence. This genetic shedding locked in monogamy, boosted cooperation, and paved the way for their ...

Q: I would like to know if, when there is evidence of inactive termite infestation in a structure, it is possible the termites simply went away on their own? Does this ever happen? A: It is not likely ...

Q: Lately, my doors and windows are hard to open, and I’ve noticed small piles of wood around the house. What does termite damage look like? Should I contact someone to perform an inspection? A: ...

Termite kings and queens live in fortress-like colonies that can last for decades, yet their dynasties rest on a single, highly unusual reproductive partnership. Instead of competing mates and ...

Termites did not evolve complex societies by adding new genetic features. Instead, scientists found that they became more ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — In some areas, the pace ...

Q: Does spot treatment for drywood termites work? I have drywood termite damage to some interior trim and evidence of live termites (termite excrement, tiny sawdust pellets, and wings), is observed in ...

Old World pitcher plants (Nepenthes spp., Nepenthaceae) trap and digest invertebrate prey to derive nutrients, primarily nitrogen (N). In the majority of lowland Nepenthes species studied to date, ...

Your home is one of your most important possessions. Keeping it in good condition requires care and attention. In order to preserve and increase its value and comfort, many homeowners invest a great ...