Let’s say you’re out hunting with some friends, and all of the sudden you are all gruesomely attacked. One of your buddies loses a leg or an arm. As you’re running for dear life, would you pick up ...

Termites are voracious wood-eaters that can cause significant structural damage to homes. We've put together 9 early warning signs that termites are eating their way through your home. Learn more ...

In a recent study published in Science, a team of researchers from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) discuss how the design and development of new materials can be done based on how ...

Termites silently cause billions of dollars in damage annually to homes across the United States. Preventing termite infestations is crucial since treatment can be costly. By taking proactive measures ...

(Beyond Pesticides, May 26, 2015) A study led by Purdue University Entomology Professor Michael Scharf, Ph.D. finds that small doses of imidacloprid, a neonicotinoid pesticide, can halt the normal ...

Approximately 38 million years ago two termites were in the middle of courtship behavior when they got entrapped by tree resin and preserved in fossilized amber. This, so far, oldest and ...

The piece of Russian amber allowed scientists to recreate the ancient scene from the past and understand current animal behavior. The fossil, found in Kaliningrad, Russia, is a "unicorn" because it ...

A newly developed mathematical model helps explain the intricate architecture of termite nests and how they are built. The nest of the African termite is excavated underground by the colony. Alexander ...