As the height of summer approaches in Louisiana, residents may see a silver lining to the uncomfortably hot and rainy months: the end of the annual termite swarms. Around New Orleans, some have ...

There’s good news in the air for French Quarter residents as Mother’s Day approaches: Eleven years after the end of the experimental program to install termite-killing baits throughout the riverfront ...

A Southeast Texas pest control expert expects Formosan termites to begin swarming soon, but this year he urges homeowners not to be so quick to ignore this winged species. Bart Foster, technical and ...

In the forest and other natural settings, termites are beneficial insects that recycle woody debris, such as dead trees, and return nutrients to the soil. But when they attack our houses, it’s a ...

An invasive termite that can be more destructive than its native counterparts has been spreading in South Carolina, some experts say. Formosan subterranean termites have increased their hold in the ...

Researchers say two invasive termites are spreading faster than expected as boats unknowingly carry colonies between marinas ...

The Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus) strikes fear in the hearts of homeowners, particularly residents of Hawaii and the southern United States. According to a report by the ...

It's that time of year again. Formosan termites are swarming in Southeast Texas. Although termites are active year round and can cause damage at any time, spring to early summer is usually when winged ...