At first the 15-foot by 4-foot plexiglass case looks like a massive piece of art — an abstract of a river delta or the veins of a leaf. But then you see tiny pale things scuttling, moving their way ...
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 ...
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Termites are back in town. The pests swarm at this time of year, and some people are even finding them inside their homes. The Formosan termite is a species native to South ...
It's termite swarming season in Southeast Texas. Every year around late spring the Formosan subterranean termites set out in mass. They take flight on nights when there is little wind, usually ...
The Formosan Super Termite has been invading the United States since World War II, and it's diet makes it even more ...
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 ...
Around Mother's Day each year, a much-feared species of termite swarms in large numbers across southern Louisiana. Formosan termites, which found their way to the United States after World War II, ...
OVERTON — After jumping ship during World War II, Formosan termites are now spreading rapidly throughout Texas. Texas has its share of native termites, but Formosan termites have nastier habits, ...
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 ...
Termites benefit the environment by breaking down wood debris, but they can cause severe damage to homes. Swarmers, bubbling paint, and mud tunnels can indicate a termite infestation in a home.