Termites—infamous for their ability to destroy wood—are rarely welcomed into rainforests that have been painstakingly replanted. But a new paper suggests that termite transplants may be necessary to ...

A study reveals that termites are not simply spreading through natural processes, suggesting humans may be helping them 'conquer the world' by unknowingly transporting them aboard private boats. When ...

Studying the parental behaviors of termites has provided a University of Florida scientist with a rare look into how a queen and king pair push the limits of parenthood. The result is a look at how ...

Scientists have finally unlocked the mysteries hidden deep inside the termite genome. The new research could spur scientific understanding of social insects, how they function and how they evolved in ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa’s got termite trouble, according to a recent study by Orkin. The pest control company released its 2025 list of the most termite-infested cities in the United States. Orkin ...

Scientists have found termites break down wood at much higher rates in warmer climates The global study took place at 133 sites across six continents The findings suggest termites may cause more ...

Here’s something that will send a shiver up the spine of anyone who has battled termites — meaning just about every homeowner in Florida. Termites get hungrier as temperatures get hotter, according to ...

A growing body of experimental evidence shows that common termiticides do not simply poison individual termites but fundamentally alter the chemical signals colonies rely on to manage disease, ...

When you think of termites, you probably don’t imagine them aboard yachts, cabin cruisers, sailboats or other watercraft floating across oceans. A new study by a University of Florida scientist ...