When it comes to termites, identification is the key to effective treatment. Tenting is best for drywood termites, and insecticides and baits work on subterranean species. Contact your county ...

Termites, found on every continent except Antarctica, are often referred to as "silent destroyers." These small, social insects live in colonies and spend their lives primarily in search of ...

At first the 15-foot by 4-foot plexiglass case looks like a massive piece of art — an abstract of a river delta or the veins of a leaf. But then you see tiny pale things scuttling, moving their way ...

Subterranean termites are the most menacing of the 2,500 termite species. They live underground or in moist secluded areas with colony populations that can reach two million. Their destructive ...

The Florida Entomologist, Vol. 87, No. 2 (Jun., 2004), pp. 145-151 (7 pages) Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shriaki, is a serious pest of structures in portions of United States ...

Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — For the first time, a tropical invasive termite species has been detected in Tampa, according to scientists with the University of Florida. Scientists said Asian Subterranean ...

After a few months of cool weather during the winter months, springtime in Tallahassee can be a pleasant time to enjoy the outdoors before the hot and humid summer months arrive. Even the honey bees ...

The next several months are a popular time for adding or reworking beds of shrubs, ground covers and flowers next to your house. As you do so, remember, this work can affect your home's termite ...