A raised garden bed should be a sanctuary for thriving plants, rich soil, and the quiet satisfaction of watching vegetables and flowers flourish. Unfortunately, that same cozy wooden structure can ...

Spring is peak termite season. Learn why annual inspections are crucial to protect your home from these 'silent destroyers'.

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 ...

Termites have a bad reputation. Most think of them as pests, a status that isn't helped by their recent reclassification into the cockroach family. But not only do the termites that cause serious ...

A landmark study at Tswalu Kalahari Reserve is poised to spotlight the vital role medium-sized carnivores play in the Savanna ecosystem ...

Scientists recently found the planet’s longest continuously occupied termite colony in an arid region of South Africa. It dates to the time of the Neanderthals. By Franz Lidz Last month, Michele ...