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An expert shares the good news of how termites can be controlled if you spot them in or around your home.

Spotting telltale signs of termites like droppings, damaged wood, and mud tubes just might be every homeowner's worst nightmare. Termites can wreak havoc on your home by devouring wooden floors, ...

Drywood termites, the ones that hide in wooden structures, molt about seven times in their lives. UC Riverside researchers have found that a chemical preventing them from growing new exoskeletons will ...

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Scientists have discovered a highly effective, nontoxic, and less expensive way to lure hungry termites to their doom. UC Riverside scientists have discovered a highly effective, nontoxic, and less ...

Drywood termites, the ones that hide in wooden structures, molt about seven times in their lives. UC Riverside researchers have found a chemical preventing them from growing new exoskeletons will also ...

Use these simple tips to prevent termites from ever entering your house in the first place.

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Spring is the peak season for termite activity due to warmer temperatures and increased humidity. Annual professional inspections are recommended to detect and prevent infestations before significant ...

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, ...