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Termites can cause serious property damage. Learn why they enter your home, how to get rid of them, and when to call a pro.

Spring is the peak season for termite activity due to warmer temperatures and increased humidity. Annual professional inspections are recommended to detect and prevent infestations before significant ...

Odontotermes obesus is one of the termite species that grows fungi, called Termitomyces, in their mounds. Workers collect dead leaves, wood, and grass to stack them in underground fungus gardens ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A termite's own biology with help from microorganisms called protists, are keys to the insect's digestion of woody material, according to a Purdue University scientist. Michael ...