Termites can build extremely complex structures, and researchers started wondering if they could replicate the blueprints of termite colonies using mathematical algorithms. Researchers were particularly interested in termite mounds, which are perhaps the greatest...
Termites are both important ecologically and harmful to human settlements. As such, they have been a subject of study for many years. In a new breakthrough study, a research team of evolutionary biologists from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, have...
There exists around 30 termite species in the United States that are known for infesting woodwork, and most of these species can be found only in the southern half of the country. Fortunately, only one termite pest species known as Reticulitermes flavipes can be found...
Modern termite control efforts aim to prevent infestations as opposed to only treating existing infestations. The most popular termite prevention methods used today include termiticide barriers around homes, physical barriers barriers around homes, structural wood...
Termites are part of an ancient group of insects that has been around for over 120 million years. During this period, they have been pretty successful at entering new environments and muscling out any competition that comes in their way. They are social insects that...
