As of 2010, termite pests were responsible for about $40 billion in damages globally every year, with around 80 per cent of that cost coming from subterranean termites like Coptotermes.The ...

Termites need soil to survive, and direct contact is a highway into your home,” says Jason Napolski, president & CEO at A-Tex Pest Management in Austin, Texas. Advertisement.

Termites aren’t just a threat to structures. They can cause trouble in the garden, too.

Both termite species form massive colonies that, once mature, can send out winged termites to find a mate and establish nests as new queen and king. Over the past decade, ...

He added that lights left on at night, paper or wood materials near the home, and standing water can all attract termites. “These elements give termites shelter and a place to infest,” Braly said.

Termites are every homeowner’s nightmare. These tiny pests can silently eat away at your home’s structure, causing thousands of dollars in damage before you even notice they’re there.

Discovery: a better, more targeted termite terminator Chemical prevents drywood termites from creating new exoskeletons Date: May 6, 2025 Source: University of California - Riverside ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Pest experts say this year’s termite season could be worse, with bigger swarms and in more areas. “Every year, the termites get a little bit worse,” Jacob Cohn ...

Termites are voracious wood-eaters that can cause significant structural damage to homes. We've put together 9 early warning signs that termites are eating their way through your home.

Formosan termites are subtropical and range from Texas, through Louisiana to the Carolinas. The tropical Asian termites die in cooler weather, and are limited to South and Central Florida.

A study reveals that termites are not simply spreading through natural processes, suggesting humans may be helping them 'conquer the world' by unknowingly transporting them aboard private boats.

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. According to the U ...