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

So, unlike subterranean termites, desert termites don’t damage wood or homes – they primarily feed on foliage. Jones says they cause the most damage to lawns, targeting grass, weeds, and other ...

Drywood termites and subterranean termites require very different treatments. “You may use the wrong approach if you have the wrong ID to start with,” he cautions.

While we go about our daily lives on the Earth’s surface, an astonishing diversity of life thrives in a hidden world beneath our feet. From microscopic organisms to surprisingly complex mammals, the ...

Specifically, Asian subterranean termite flights peak in March-April, Formosan subterranean termite flights peak in April-May and West Indian drywood termite flights peak in May-June. Q.

Two invasive termite species, Formosan and Asian subterranean termites, are hybridizing in South Florida. Hybrid colonies have been confirmed, raising concerns about increased structural and ...

Local Formosan subterranean termites could swarm around Houston area during Mother’s Day weekend Every year around late spring, the termites set out in mass looking for mates. The date of the ...

Figure 1. The distribution of Syntermes dirus termite waste mounds across Northeast Brazil and associate tunnel networks. (A) Core area (orange) of S. dirus mounds confirmed by ground visits. The ...

Though the Asian and Formosan termite invasions started in South Florida, researchers have found Asian subterranean termites in Melbourne and Tampa, which makes sense, given the amount of marinas ...

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.

The Formosan Subterranean termite has infested all of Texas’ major cities but there are ways homeowners can protect against their costly damage. Jimmy Chan pexels Did you know Dallas is one of ...

Arizona also is filled with termites. According to Brad Olsen, owner of Urban Desert Pest Control in north Phoenix, there are 20 to 40 termite colonies in every acre of land in the Grand Canyon State.