Q: I live in an older home, and I recently noticed flying insects and piles of wings near the foundation. I’m worried I might have a termite infestation; how can I tell, and if I do have termites, ...
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 ...
Following significant swarms of Formosan termites in the New Orleans area, here’s some basic information about the pesky critters: Where do they come from? They're from mainland China, not Formosa, ...
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 ...
TAMPA, Fla. — It's termite season -- and Florida has the most termite species in the U.S. It's this time of year termite exterminators see the most West Indian drywood termites gnawing through homes.
It’s 9 p.m. on a muggy night in May, and winged insects – Formosan subterranean termites – are flying inside your home, or termites that have lost their wings are walking in pairs on your floor. What ...
Louisiana is in the peak of termite season, which usually begins in April and lasts through early June, according to the Louisiana State University AgCenter.Aaron Ashbrook, an assistant professor of ...
While we get lots of other insects, Oklahoma has not seen the influx of Formosan Termites that are threatening 11 southern states. The particularly fierce termite can chomp large chunks of homes if ...
Warmer weather harbors a lot more than tall grass and fresh flowers. Insects of all sorts begin to invade our lives about the time we're ready to enjoy the great outdoors. Most insects are simply ...
Homeowners beware: Termite swarming season is well underway and expected to last through the end of May. Experts are bracing for an aggressive onslaught this year, as trends show invasive colonies are ...