Thick swarms of termites terrorized Pensacola homes several nights this week, but were particularly bad on Thursday night.

Our expert warns that a termite swarm spells trouble -- potentially long-term -- for your home's foundation, so it's vital ...

A swarm is the colony’s way of getting termites to disperse to start their own colony,” says Eric Benson, PhD, professor emeritus and extension entomologist with Clemson University. “The females look ...

It's termite swarming season in Southeast Texas. Every year around late spring the Formosan subterranean termites set out in mass. They take flight on nights when there is little wind, usually ...

Prevention is your best bet when it comes to these pests.

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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 ...

Termites cause billions of dollars in damage in the United States every year. Most pest-control companies douse infested houses and surrounding soil with chemical insecticides. But researchers are now ...

Take a Pest Control Quiz. Get matched with an Authorized Partner. Termites are more than just a nuisance — a termite infestation, if left untreated, can lead to costly repairs and compromise the ...

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