Dryer vents can be an entry point for termites. Don’t vent dryers into crawl spaces. The air creates the moist, humid ...

Q: I live in an older home, and I recently noticed flying insects and piles of wings near the foundation. I’m worried I might have a termite infestation; how can I tell, and if I do have termites, ...

Termites are voracious wood-eaters that can cause significant structural damage to homes. We've put together 9 early warning signs that termites are eating their way through your home. Learn more ...

Spring is peak termite season. Learn why annual inspections are crucial to protect your home from these 'silent destroyers'.

Termites silently destroy homes, often going unnoticed until significant damage occurs. They exploit common entry points like ...

You've recently spotted some insects fluttering around your home and find yourself worrying about the potential of termites. But how can you tell they're termites? And what should you do if you ...

Warming temperatures unleash termites in more areas of the world, and more termites may actually accelerate warming temperatures. Scientists say it's time for climate prediction models to take note.

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True to their name, drywood termites burrow into dry, undecayed wood, which could spell loads of trouble for furniture and other wood trim in and around your home. Drywood termites are mainly found in ...

Drywood termites, the ones that hide in wooden structures, molt about seven times in their lives. UC Riverside researchers have found that a chemical preventing them from growing new exoskeletons will ...