Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the forest and other natural settings, termites are beneficial insects that recycle woody debris, such as dead trees, and ...

One of my earliest childhood memories is the discovery that termites had taken up housekeeping with the Reeves family. When the termite man came to examine our hallway, his inspection revealed an ...

In the forest and other natural settings, termites are beneficial insects that recycle woody debris, such as dead trees, and return nutrients to the soil. But when they attack our houses, it's a ...

Termites can cause serious property damage. Learn why they enter your home, how to get rid of them, and when to call a pro.

Odontotermes obesus is one of the termite species that grows fungi, called Termitomyces, in their mounds. Workers collect dead leaves, wood, and grass to stack them in underground fungus gardens ...

An expert shares the good news of how termites can be controlled if you spot them in or around your home. Termites benefit the environment by breaking down wood debris, but they can cause severe ...

Termites benefit the environment by breaking down wood debris, but they can cause severe damage to homes. Swarmers, bubbling paint, and mud tunnels can indicate a termite infestation in a home.