Termites benefit the environment by breaking down wood debris, but they can cause severe damage to homes. Swarmers, bubbling ...

A new study published in the journal Soil Ecology Letters, shows the importance of old termite mounds as habitats for a wide ...

The yellowish brown desert dry wood termite alate (winged insect) is about ½-inch long. ... The D-limonene in orange oil will kill off termites and other insects when injected into the affected wood.

Termite activity often appears similar to other issues such as wood rot. Buckling or swelling wood, the scent of mold, blistering and signs of “ water damage ” can all be evidence of termites.

Termite activity is considered to be "very heavy" in California and other southeastern states, and the options to rid your home of the destructive insect are limited and often expensive. But new ...

A greener, more effective way to kill termites Natural compound is appetizing to wood eaters Date: May 31, 2024 ... "Our study shows that if you understand insect behavior better, ...

This termite is not the only insect that kills invaders by sacrificing itself, said Jana Škerlová, a structural biologist at the Czech Academy of Sciences and an author of the new paper.

What Are Termites? Termites are a type of insect that eats wood. ... The number for Poison Control is 1-800-222-1222. Termite Fumigation Preparation.

The chemical, bistrifluron, and its ability to kill about 95% of a termite colony without off-target effects on mammals, are documented in a paper published in the Journal of Economic Entomology ...

Researchers have finally revealed how “kamikaze” termites blow themselves up and poison their enemies. When attacked, termite species Neocapritermes taracua sacrifice themselves by setting off ...

Many summer pests are already here but experts say more could be on the way. Here's how you can protect yourself, your home.

In the insect world, impostors could be hiding anywhere. ... “If you throw there a termite from another colony, they kill it immediately,” Vila says. The blowfly larvae, ...