Suddenly seeing dozens (even hundreds) of winged termites flying near windows, light fixtures, or doors can be especially troubling to a homeowner. "Flying termites, also called alates, are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Termites, found on every continent except Antarctica, are often referred to as "silent destroyers." These small, social insects ...

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 about 300 yards and use the light of the moon to ...

Termite season is picking up in Louisiana. Here's how to know if you have termites, and how to prevent termites from damaging ...

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 ...

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 ...

BALTIMORE, MD / ACCESS Newswire / April 2, 2026 / With the arrival of Spring, one of the most destructive pests in Maryland has reawakened. Many Maryland homeowners do not think about termites until ...

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 ...

A new study conducted by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has confirmed the presence of ...