It’s 9 p.m. on a muggy night in May, and winged insects – Formosan subterranean termites – are flying inside your home, or termites that have lost their wings are walking in pairs on your floor. What ...
Termites are underground pests that feed on wood. Damage may take three to eight years to become serious since termites eat wood from the inside out. (Photo Credit: Chaiyon021/Dreamstime) Termites are ...
Flying termites, or "swarmers," signal a nearby colony and can cause serious damage if not addressed quickly. To control flying termites, King recommends differentiating between long-term elimination ...
How can I keep them from swarming around my house? Termite "swarmers," the ones you see bundled together in big groups, are winged adults that fly out of the nest to look for a mate. They can only fly ...
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 ...
For Zach DeVries, an assistant professor of Urban Entomology at the University of Kentucky who works with its Cooperative Extension Service, this is the time of year he gets the most calls about ...
Every year, termites invade the homes of more than 2-million Americans at a cost of more than $2.5 billion in structural damage. Annual structural damage caused by termites is accelerating much more ...
Q: If I have termites in my house, can they be treated on the outside of the house without anyone having to drill holes into my travertine floors on the inside? A: Generally speaking, most termite ...
Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State. As the weather continues to warm, a growing ...
Early detection is key in preventing costly issues down the road. Suddenly seeing dozens (even hundreds) of winged termites flying near windows, light fixtures, or doors can be especially troubling to ...