New research on dampwood termites (Zootermopsis angusticollis and A. nevdensis) shows select members of the colony will experience brain changes in anticipation of cognitive demand. In a dampwood ...

Two aggressive species of termites are now cross-breeding in South Florida, according to a recent study from the University of Florida. This is bad news for homeowners as it may mean serious damage to ...

FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--What happens if you take half a million termites and set them loose in a tiny, built-to-scale dream house? No, it’s not the start of a bad joke. It’s the premise behind ...

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 highly organised eusocial insects whose ecological and economic impact spans natural ecosystems and urban landscapes. They exhibit complex social structures, including specialised castes ...

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 ...

How does a fly larva sneak into a termite nest? With a butt shaped like a termite’s head, obviously. An international team of researchers in Morocco has discovered blow fly larvae not just living but ...

In the forest and other natural settings, termites are beneficial insects that recycle woody debris, such as dead trees, and return nutrients to the soil. But when they attack our houses, it’s a ...

In a dampwood termite colony only a select few will, quite literally, see the light. The insects are unique due to their mating flights and the adaptability of their role within the colony, which is ...