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Termites 101: Everything You Need To Know

Dividing community labor between soldiers, workers and reproducers, termites sustain themselves by attacking and ingesting wood. Because wood is one of the most widely used building materials, it’s ...
Whether you're looking to make an ID or just curious about this charismatic family of birds, get to know all 22 U.S.
Some species of termites are known to cultivate their own crops of fungus within their nests, similar to the way humans maintain farms to feed people. One such species is Odontotermes obesus, which ...
Pests, including termites and roof rats, are a common problem for Arizona homeowners. Here are tips for how to prevent and control them.
Most people can't tell the difference between ants and termites—but it's very important to tell them apart so you know how to ...
Occasionally, centipedes make their way indoors, especially into damp places such as bathrooms or basements. We found why they're in your home and how to evict the critters.
Chances are you’ve heard about the damage termites can cause. But did you know that subterranean termites–what we have in ...
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Blind snakes, often mistaken for earthworms, are small, burrowing reptiles with unique adaptations for underground life. They ...
Fruit fly traps are an easy and effective way to combat these small, irritating insects, which are attracted to not only fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy, and grains but also to garbage, drains, and any ...