After the first big rain, western subterranean termites swarm by the thousands. Hungry ants, spiders and birds pick them off as they emerge from the soil. The survivors fly off to find mates, and ...

It’s 9 p.m. on a muggy night in May, and winged insects – Formosan subterranean termites – are flying inside your home, or termites that have lost their wings are walking in pairs on your floor. What ...

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 ...

Termites are wood-destroying insects that eat anything containing cellulose. Look for signs like mud tubes and wood damage to see if you may have a termite infestation. While this article can help you ...

HOUSTON — Mosquitoes and fleas aren’t the only pests that love all this rain. Those dreaded Formosan termites have come to town and they’re ready to do some damage. “Formosan subterranean termites are ...

The termites are coming! The termites are coming! But they aren’t coming in mulch harvested from trees downed by Katrina in the Gulf Coast region. They come every spring. In what may be the greatest e ...

Termites benefit the environment by breaking down wood debris, but they can cause severe damage to homes. Swarmers, bubbling paint, and mud tunnels can indicate a termite infestation in a home.

Heavy rain across Houston and southeast Texas has prompted a buzz of termite activity, with pest control services warning that they'll be looking to spread and start colonies inside people's homes.

Subterranean termites fly off in swarms, and then drop their wings to start new colonies. After the first big rain, western subterranean termites swarm by the thousands. Hungry ants, spiders and birds ...