Several subterranean termite species inhabit the United States, many of which are classified as “pests of structural wood.” Subterranean termite pests can be found in every state with the exception of Alaska, and the most destructive species, Reticulitermes flavipes,...
While it is true that humans would not exist without arthropods, most people are repulsed by the thought of sharing their home with even one single creepy-crawly. The very few arthropod species that find it advantageous to occasionally or regularly abandon their...
Termites are ecologically essential insects that contribute significantly to the nutrient enrichment of soil and the removal of cellulose waste from the environment. While virtually all 3,000 or so documented termite species feed on cellulose from natural wood sources...
Just like ants, and many species of both bees and wasps, termites are social insects that live in colonies ruled over by a founding queen. While the founding queen is primarily responsible for dictating the social behaviors of her worker and soldier offspring, she is...
Several termite species in the United States are pests that frequently infest and damage structural wood within homes and buildings. The eastern subterranean termite (Reticulitermes flavipes) is the only termite pest species that infests structures in urban and...
