Termite infestations can be a real problem for homeowners, with some causing significant, lasting damage. These pests will colonize within a home, feeding on and destroying the house’s wood. If not ...

Q. A friend told me a termite inspection is required by law when you sell a home. Now that I'm preparing to put my house on the market, I need to know if this is true. Also, I've heard termite ...

Drywood termites, the ones that hide in wooden structures, molt about seven times in their lives. UC Riverside researchers have found a chemical preventing them from growing new exoskeletons will also ...

Scientists have discovered a highly effective, nontoxic, and less expensive way to lure hungry termites to their doom. UC Riverside scientists have discovered a highly effective, nontoxic, and less ...

They are ubiquitous. In many parts of the world, their biomass - the sheer weight and volume of their living bodies - exceeds that of all other creatures combined. They are one of the planet's major ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Cura Termite & Pest Control, a locally owned and trusted provider of pest and termite control services, is dedicated to helping Anaheim residents and business owners protect their properties from ...

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 ...

Researchers have identified a chemical that kills about 95 percent of a western drywood termite colony without off-target effects on mammals. Drywood termites, the ones that hide in wooden structures, ...