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Termites can cause serious property damage. Learn why they enter your home, how to get rid of them, and when to call a pro.

Termites are the bane of any homeowner, so stopping them before they become an issue is key. This natural predator is ...

USA TODAY reviewed Orkin pest control services, costs, and effectiveness to help you decide if it's the right choice for your home.

Spotting telltale signs of termites like droppings, damaged wood, and mud tubes just might be every homeowner's worst nightmare. Termites can wreak havoc on your home by devouring wooden floors, ...

Drywood termites, the ones that hide in wooden structures, molt about seven times in their lives. UC Riverside researchers have found that a chemical preventing them from growing new exoskeletons will ...

Scientists have discovered a highly effective, nontoxic, and less expensive way to lure hungry termites to their doom. UC Riverside scientists have discovered a highly effective, nontoxic, and less ...

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Atlas Termite & Pest Control expands services in Edmond, OK, offering improved pest prevention, termite protection, and ...

Researchers have identified a chemical that kills about 95 percent of a western drywood termite colony without off-target effects on mammals. Drywood termites, the ones that hide in wooden structures, ...