Researchers traced termite DNA back to cockroach ancestors and found genetic loss played a key role in building social ...

Termites did not evolve complex societies by adding new genetic features. Instead, scientists found that they became more ...

Tracing the emergence of termites back to cockroaches, scientists have found that termites didn’t become more socially complex by gaining new genes, but by losing them. The findings shed new light on ...

Termites are a sneaky problem that can eat away at your home before you even notice. Warmth and moisture draw them in, which ...

In the forest and other natural settings, termites are beneficial insects that recycle woody debris, such as dead trees, and return nutrients to the soil. But when they attack our houses, it’s a ...

Termites, found on every continent except Antarctica, are often referred to as "silent destroyers." These small, social insects live in colonies and spend their lives primarily in search of ...

You spend hours perfecting your garden beds, spreading fresh mulch around the foundation, and creating that magazine-worthy ...

The discovery that termites use vibrations to choose the wood they eat may provide opportunities to new methods of reducing infestations in homes and also may provide insights into the "cocktail ...

Formosan Subterranean Termites, commonly referred to as “super termites” or by their scientific name Coptotermes formosanus. ©Scott Bauer, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org The dreaded ...

Q: Recently I’ve noticed termite droppings but no termitesinside my house. Does this still mean I could have an infestation? What other signs should I look for? A: Whether spotting termite droppings ...

Termites became social powerhouses by stripping away genes tied to competition and independence. This genetic shedding locked in monogamy, boosted cooperation, and paved the way for their ...