Tasked to defend the colony from attackers, the specialised soldier caste in some termite species has evolved various impressive mechanisms, including plug-like heads—meant to block intruding ants ...

Researchers from the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, in cooperation with colleagues from the Faculty of Tropical AgriScience of the Czech University ...

An international team of scientists says all-female termite colonies from Japan are the result of accidental hybridization, and that their highly robust nature makes them an ecological threat. A new ...

In the forest and other natural settings, termites are beneficial insects that recycle woody debris, such as dead trees, and ...

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 ...

Dear Pat: We just moved into an older home that has had termite bait treatment in the past but no signs of them now. Many neighbors have problems. Should we continue to have it treated for termites? — ...

Learn the difference between termites and carpenter ants, including how they look, the damage they cause, and what Southern homeowners should know to protect their homes.

Termites can cause serious property damage. Learn why they enter your home, how to get rid of them, and when to call a pro.

Sir David Attenborough’s The Mating Game reminded viewers everywhere just how brutal things can be out there in the wild on Sunday night. The first episode focused on creatures who live and breed on ...

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 ...