Oh no. Termites! It's a destructive pest and is dreaded by homeowners. So when exactly is your house in danger of collapsing ...

Termites, found on every continent except Antarctica, are often referred to as "silent destroyers." These small, social insects live in colonies and spend their lives primarily in search of ...

A termite infestation can easily become a major problem in your home if you don't deal with it promptly. Fortunately, there ...

Nothing beats a crackling fire, but there are downsides to storing firewood on your property. This is how to store firewood ...

Termite damage is due to insects, while wood rot is caused by fungus or water. Knowing the difference between termite damage and wood rot is vital to preventing and treating them. It's easy to confuse ...

Closed cupboards and kitchen drawers attract moisture which invites mould and termites (deemak). Preventing dampness is the ...

ATLANTA – Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has us spending more time at home, we may not realize that an uninvited guest is there to destroy. Termites don’t care about a pandemic. Their unusual ...

Termites are notorious for the way they affect wood, eating their way into spaces that didn't previously exist. They convert the cellulose in wood to give their bodies nourishment. “In nature, ...

Shipworms have earned quite the reputation for their ability to live inside and feed on submerged wood, Jace Tunnell writes.