Several insect species, including ants, honeybees and termites, live in highly organized societies, also known as social ...

Researchers have identified a chemical that kills about 95 percent of a western drywood termite colony without off-target effects on mammals. Drywood termites, the ones that hide in wooden structures, ...

Termites never wander randomly into a yard. They follow food, moisture, and shelter with the focus of a tiny demolition crew ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Flying termites, or "swarmers," signal a nearby colony and can cause serious damage if not addressed quickly. To control flying ...

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 ...

Scientists recently found the planet’s longest continuously occupied termite colony in an arid region of South Africa. It dates to the time of the Neanderthals. By Franz Lidz Last month, Michele ...

Suddenly seeing dozens (even hundreds) of winged termites flying near windows, light fixtures, or doors can be especially troubling to a homeowner. "Flying termites, also called alates, are ...