Even after an insecticide bait weakens Formosan subterranean termites, a neighboring colony will invade the same area and meet the identical lethal fate, new University of Florida Institute of Food ...

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 ...

Mountain fly maggots have evolved fake faces on their butts as a cunning disguise to infiltrate termite colonies, a new study has found. Researchers spotted the fake faces, which resemble termite ...

Termites form complex societies like bees and ants do, but with a crucial difference: Unlike the mostly-female bee and ant colonies, termites usually have a 50/50 mix of males and females. A king and ...

Homeowners face recurring termite problems despite treatments. The main colony often survives underground, and incomplete applications or unfixed entry points allow termites to return. Understanding ...