Heavy rains in the Borderland are bringing termites out of hiding, as homeowners need to keep an eye out for signs of these ...

Every year, the subterranean Formosan termites flock to outdoor evening lights on warm nights and gnaw through wood on scores ...

Both the Formosan and Asian create massive colonies. The hybrid has an advantage over its parent species with an increased ...

Lead author, Thomas Chouvenc, provides a close up look at all species in the study showing the slight differences among the established and the establishing hybrid. (Thomas Chouvenc, UF/IFAS ...

Discovery: a better, more targeted termite terminator Chemical prevents drywood termites from creating new exoskeletons Date: May 6, 2025 Source: University of California - Riverside Summary ...

This is one of the first studies, Choe said, that looks at the impact of chitin-inhibiting chemicals on drywood termites. "It's been successfully used on subterranean termites, which are also ...

As for spotting them in your boat, Chouvenc said you can look for anomalies like weakness in the wood structure. Also, look for termite frass (sawdust-like droppings), and mud tubes.

Banting: The most common sign of a subterranean termite infestation is the presence of mud tubes. Drywood termites scatter frass, which are droppings that look like wood dust.

Termites are wood-eating pests that can cause significant damage to your structure. Understand the types, warning signs, potential health risks, and effective treatment options.

Just like the team from Bates, he urges people to get annual checks for termites. That way you are more likely to catch them before too much damage is done.

Termite damage can look like different things, depending on the type that is invading your home. The most common house-infesting termites, subterranean termites, emerge from the soil to infest ...