A new termite species, Cryptotermes mobydicki, was discovered in South America by an international research team. The termite was named for its resemblance to the white sperm whale from Herman ...

A condo association is typically responsible for common elements, while owners are responsible for the interior of their units. If an owner knowingly lets termites spread to other units, they could be ...

Formosan termites, an invasive species from Asia, are spreading in North Carolina and other U.S. states. Dubbed "super termites," they form massive colonies and cause over $1 billion in damages ...

The most comprehensive dataset of termite genomes to date was created by an international team of scientists, led by researchers from the Biology Center of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The team ...

Termite pellets can linger long after the insects that dropped them have disappeared. By testing for microbes in the excrement, researchers can distinguish old droppings from fresh, and whether a ...

Most homeowners know termites as one of nature’s most destructive pests. These tiny insects are capable of causing enormous damage to wooden structures, including your beloved house. Termites are ...

You finally heaved a sigh of relief because your home is free of those tiny invaders. You even found yourself rearranging the living room, dragging that old wooden bookshelf back out of hiding. For a ...

The sight of a winged insect or two along the baseboards can send a shudder into even the most experienced homeowner's heart. After all, an actual termite infestation raises an immediate quandary. You ...

In Thailand, nature is often intertwined with cultural beliefs, and some of the most fascinating connections come from everyday creatures and phenomena. One such example is the humble termite, a tiny ...

In 1970, a 45-foot, 8-ton sperm whale washed ashore near Florence, Oregon. The Oregon State Highway Division decided to dispose of the carcass using dynamite. Florence will celebrate the 55th ...

Fifty-five years ago, a dead sperm whale washed ashore near Florence — and what happened next became one of the most infamous moments in state history. Engineers from the Oregon Highway Division, ...