Learn more about termite evolution and how shedding key genes from their cockroach ancestors helped them build more complex ...

In their natural habitat outdoors, termites and carpenter ants are beneficial, recycling woody debris and returning nutrients ...

Termites are the descendants of cockroaches, and have undergone significant genetic change to live in vast colonies where breeding is restricted to a single pair. A study of the genetic path they took ...

A queen Oecophylla smaragdina ant Didier Descouens via Wikimedia under CC BY-SA 4.0 Small animals don’t usually grow very old. Since they’re always at risk of becoming another critter’s quick snack, ...

The bugs are unique among colony-forming insects in that their queens cannot rule without a king. By Elizabeth Preston While millions of eyes are on the coronation of Charles III this weekend, other ...

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, ...

Researchers traced termite DNA back to cockroach ancestors and found genetic loss played a key role in building social ...

SMOOTHIE KING CENTER. ALL RIGHT. THEY COME OUT WHEN THE SUN SETS. AND TODAY THAT’S JUST BEFORE 8:00. BUT CHANCES ARE YOU HAVE ALREADY SEEN THESE. YES WE HAVE. AND THEY’RE SO ANNOYING. WE ALL ...

Q: Recently I’ve noticed termite droppings but no termitesinside my house. Does this still mean I could have an infestation? What other signs should I look for? A: Whether spotting termite droppings ...

Termites are a sneaky problem that can eat away at your home before you even notice. Warmth and moisture draw them in, which means your location could be helping them settle in. Across the U.S., some ...