Queen Ants and Other Insects Bury Their Dead—Here's Why. ... The Eastern subterranean termite (Reticulitermes flavipes), deals with corpses within minutes of death.

Subterranean termites are the most common in the U.S., occupying 49 states with the exception of Alaska. Although this termite species lives underground, they venture above the soil to feed on ...

Termite infestations cause enormous damage to homes across the US. Learn how to identify these pests and how to get rid of termites for good.

"Give it time." Scientists issue stark warning after harmful creatures breed to form hybrid species: 'We have confirmed the presence of hybrid swarms' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Frass (termite droppings): Subterranean termites push out their waste, known as frass, through small holes in the infested wood. It looks like tiny pellets and can accumulate below the infested area.

A mature queen is a prolific breeder laying as many as 3,000 eggs a day. The climate limits their spread as the eggs can't hatch in temperatures below 68 degrees Fahrenheit (60 C). The termite ...

Of all there is to love about St. Augustine, termites don't make the list. But with termite swarming season soon underway, it’s important to note facts beyond the yuck factor. According to the U ...

With this discovery, scientists warn that the repercussions of a new invasive termite species could extend far beyond Florida, which is a hotspot for the spread of invasive termites via private boats.

Here's a link to the 1998 series, "Home Wreckers," which detailed the history of New Orleans' invasion by the Formosan subterranean termite, and worldwide efforts to destroy the insect.

FILE - President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., in the Oval Office of the White House, April 28, 2020, in Washington.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WFLA) — A new study conducted by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has confirmed the presence of hybrid termite colonies in South ...