For smaller infestations that are limited to just one area, boric acid can be a great way to take down termites. Additionally, it's possible to easily do a boric acid DIY treatment for termites.

Termites aren’t just a threat to structures. They can cause trouble in the garden, too.

Termite infestations are becoming a growing source of liability for homeowners, real estate agents, investors, pest control companies, and insurers. In the United States, approximately 600,000 ...

Subterranean termites are the most common in the U.S., occupying 49 states with the exception of Alaska. Although this termite species lives underground, they venture above the soil to feed on ...

MIAMI - It is termite swarming season in South Florida. The time of year when it is most common to see termites flying around homes, neighborhoods, or anywhere with trees.

Termites are often thought of as pests, munching away at the foundations of homes and buildings. But in tropical forests, these master wood carvers are actually important decomposers.

The first Formosan termites in Texas were discovered in 1956 around the Houston Ship Channel. It’s believed they were transported in wooden shoring timbers shipped from the Far East.

Formosan termites are subtropical and range from Texas, through Louisiana to the Carolinas. The tropical Asian termites die in cooler weather, and are limited to South and Central Florida.

According to Braly, the increase in termite swarms happens around Mother’s Day weekend and typically peaks during the summer months. “They usually swarm at night,” he explained.

Termites often shed their wings after swarming, and their droppings have a likeness to sawdust or coffee grounds. Stick-thin tunnels, known as "mud tubes," are a sign of subterranean termites, ...

Termites aren’t just a threat to structures. They can cause trouble in the garden, too.