Spring is peak termite season. Learn why annual inspections are crucial to protect your home from these 'silent destroyers'.

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Termites might be small, but the destruction they cause is not. They threaten buildings’ integrity, financial stability, property values, and even legal peace of mind. Termite infestations are ...

Nick is a writer with nearly a decade of experience in the home improvement industry. Now one of Forbes Home’s in-house writers, he previously wrote for Forbes Home as a freelance writer. He has ...

Termite bites happen, but they’re extremely rare. In most cases, they can be managed at home without the need for medical care. Share on Pinterest Tahreer Photography/Getty Images Termites are ...

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 ...

At least half of termite studies used to be about how to kill them. But science is discovering their extraordinary usefulness In July 2008, I rented a small yellow car in Tucson, Arizona, and drove it ...

A study reveals that termites are not simply spreading through natural processes, suggesting humans may be helping them 'conquer the world' by unknowingly transporting them aboard private boats. When ...

“We think humans are the best designers, but this is not really true,” a researcher said. By JoAnna Klein In the capital of Zimbabwe, a building called Eastgate Centre holds nearly 350,000 square-feet ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The typical range for termite inspection costs is $0 to $400, with a national average of $133. The most significant cost factors ...

The typical range for termite treatment costs is $229 to $967, with many homeowners paying a national average of $598. Cost factors for termite treatment costs include the termite type, infestation ...