When Scott Lillie was doing some annual maintenance last fall on the cedar siding of his Northeast Grand Rapids home, he noticed the wood on a windowsill seemed to be flaking and had what looked like ...

They’re gross. And destructive. But don’t worry, your house isn’t going to immediately collapse around you. Here’s what to know, and what to do, if you find yourself in the midst of zillions of little ...

Spring is officially here, bringing flowers, greenery and increased pest activity. Because termite evidence is more noticeable in warmer months, it is important to check for any warning signs every ...

Q: Lately, my doors and windows are hard to open, and I’ve noticed small piles of wood around the house. What does termite damage look like? Should I contact someone to perform an inspection? A: ...

Himba bushmen in the Namibian grasslands have long passed down legends about the region’s mysterious fairy circles: bare, reddish-hued circular patches that are also found in northwestern Australia.

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 ...

At entomologist parties, flying ants are discussed with words such as “nuisance” or “irritating.” Termites, however, are on the other side of this spectrum; whole sentences are used, as in, “Have you ...

The evolution of biological complexity is associated with the emergence of bespoke immune systems that maintain and protect organism integrity. Unlike the well-studied immune systems of cells and ...

We are close to signing a contract on a two-family on the Bed Stuy-Bushwick border. The inspector found evidence of termite damage. He easily poked through part of the main beam, which was rotted at ...

WINTER PARK, Fla. – Not everyone will be having a Thanksgiving feast this year. Winter Park City Hall on Park Avenue will be closed during the holiday weekend so the building can be treated for the ...