Standard pest management methods for eliminating subterranean termites involve applying toxic chemicals to your home, your soil, or both. And “tenting” — basically wrapping and fumigating your entire ...

Termites that feed on a well-known bait for one day are eventually doomed, which is good news for those who want to protect their property from the destructive pest, an entomologist says. Termites ...

Q:You have written before about termite baiting procedures. Is this something homeowners can do themselves or do we need a termite company? A: I have hesitated recommending that people do their own ...

Dear Pat: We just moved into an older home that has had termite bait treatment in the past but no signs of them now. Many neighbors have problems. Should we continue to have it treated for termites? — ...

The typical range for termite treatment costs is $229 to $967, with many homeowners paying a national average of $598. Cost factors for termite treatment costs include the termite type, infestation ...

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 ...

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. What are the different types of termite treatments? A. Termites can cause thousands of dollars in damage to your home. If you notice signs of termites or damage caused by them, it’s important to ...

Even after an insecticide bait weakens Formosan subterranean termites, a neighboring colony will invade the same area and meet the identical lethal fate, new research shows. The research finding is ...

Part of the "Home Wreckers" series published in 1998. HALLANDALE, Fla. - Stanley Margulies and his wife, Jenny, knew their $1 million waterfront home had termites when they bought it in 1994, but they ...

Wood-boring termites are one of the most dangerous infestations you could find in your home. Termites are capable of causing costly damage every year in America by feeding on wood, paper, insulation, ...

If you were hoping Tuesday night's gargantuan swarm of Formosan termites was the last time you'd see the flying critters this year, University of Florida research entomologist Nan-Yao Su has some bad ...