Of all there is to love about St. Augustine, termites don't make the list. But with termite swarming season soon underway, it’s important to note facts beyond the yuck factor. Banting: We see high ...

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.

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 ...

Q: I live in an older home, and I recently noticed flying insects and piles of wings near the foundation. I’m worried I might have a termite infestation; how can I tell, and if I do have termites, ...

At first the 15-foot by 4-foot plexiglass case looks like a massive piece of art — an abstract of a river delta or the veins of a leaf. But then you see tiny pale things scuttling, moving their way ...

Stopping termites early can save thousands in repairs and help protect your home from permanent damage. Termites enter homes through cracks, wet spots, or wood that touches soil, making prevention and ...

As you’re making your plan for keeping critters out of your home this spring and summer, there’s one pest that could cause significant damage if undetected. Termites are known to feed on wood, which ...

Q: I have a home on a steep slope. The home is three stories high and is built around an atrium (exposing the original hillside in the middle of the atrium). During construction, debris and wood ...

Subterranean termites are the most menacing of the 2,500 termite species. They live underground or in moist secluded areas with colony populations that can reach two million. Their destructive ...

As we approach August, monsoon for our area definitely did not begin on June 15 as it normally does. Because these rains and moisture in general typically drive termite activity, you can expect to see ...