At first the 15-foot by 4-foot plexiglass case looks like a massive piece of art — an abstract of a river delta or the veins of a leaf. But then you see tiny pale things scuttling, moving their way ...

Following significant swarms of Formosan termites in the New Orleans area, here’s some basic information about the pesky critters: Where do they come from? They're from mainland China, not Formosa, ...

A week ago, there was a sudden eruption of tiny winged insects in our wooded neighborhood in Linwood. Whenever you see an unusual swarm of insects, you must investigate to make sure it's not a pest ...

Question: When we bought our home about six months ago the seller furnished us with a termite inspection clearance report that said our home was free of termite infestation, but a neighbor recently ...

Growing vegetables, herbs and other plants in raised beds holds a lot of appeal. Raised beds give gardeners more control over soil quality and drainage. They tend to have fewer weed problems, and they ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Researchers with the University of Florida said an invasive tropical termite species has been spreading across the state, and made it to Tampa. Researchers are concerned about the ...

Most homeowners know termites as one of nature’s most destructive pests. These tiny insects are capable of causing enormous ...

Alexander William Cheesman receives funding from the Australian Research Council and UK's National Environmental Research Council. Amy Zanne receives funding from the US National Science Foundation.

Though no one may be around to hear when a tree falls in the forest, countless critters take note. Dormant fungi within the tree awaken to feast on it, joined by others that creep up from the soil.

In the canopies of a South American rainforest, a tiny soldier termite has stunned a team of international scientists with ...