In the forest and other natural settings, termites are beneficial insects that recycle woody debris, such as dead trees, and ...

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A microscopic look inside a termite’s stomach showing how digestion works in one of nature’s most complex tiny ...

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Spring means warm, but also a potential swarm … of termites. The most common type of termite in the U.S. is subterranean, which means they live primarily in the soil. “As the seasons change from ...

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Some species of termites are known to cultivate their own crops of fungus within their nests, similar to the way humans maintain farms to feed people. One such species is Odontotermes obesus, which ...

Eight meters above the forest floor in French Guiana, clinging to a branch in the humid tangle of the rainforest understory, a colony of termites was hiding a secret. When University of Florida ...

Spring is the peak season for termite activity due to warmer temperatures and increased humidity. Annual professional inspections are recommended to detect and prevent infestations before significant ...