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

Use these simple tips to prevent termites from ever entering your house in the first place. A significant part of homeownership is keeping the house in good condition through regular maintenance, ...

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 ...

Termite damage is due to insects, while wood rot is caused by fungus or water. Knowing the difference between termite damage and wood rot is vital to preventing and treating them. It's easy to confuse ...

Two areas of the United States are usually hardest hit by termites: the Southwest and Southeast. Most of California is prime country for termites, as are Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana and ...

Every spring I’m bombarded with dire warnings from pest-control companies that huge numbers of termites are about to eat everyone’s home. Usually I find that termite troubles vary greatly and are as ...

A little care goes a long way: treat, clean, inspect, and protect wooden furniture to prevent termites from eating away at it. (Image: Pexels) Wooden furniture brings a cozy and fashionable feel to ...

A cool start to the spring and plenty of rain in April and May are expected to lay the groundwork for a buggy season in Pennsylvania. One of the most notable pests to watch for are termites — the wood ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...