Termites are the bane of homeowners. While there's plenty of advice online and from pest control companies, it's nice to know ...

To catch termites early, look for mud tubes along your foundation, tap wood with a screwdriver to check for hollow sound ...

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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.

Termites are notorious for the way they affect wood, eating their way into spaces that didn't previously exist. They convert the cellulose in wood to give their bodies nourishment. “In nature, ...

It's easy to confuse termite damage and wood rot. Both result in deteriorating wood and can be devastating to a home. However, termite damage and wood rot have entirely different causes, so their ...

When we consider termites, we may think of the danger they can pose to our houses once they settle in and start eating wood. But in fact, only about 4% of termite species worldwide are considered ...

Scientists have found termites break down wood at much higher rates in warmer climates The global study took place at 133 sites across six continents The findings suggest termites may cause more ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

When termites are chewing on your home, your immediate thought probably isn't "I wonder how they digest that stuff?" But biologists have been gnawing on the question for more than a century. The key ...