Wood decks are a common target for termites, but you can keep them away from the wood using an essential oil from a plant these pests can't stand.

When we consider termites, we may think of the danger they can pose to our houses once they settle in and start eating wood. But in fact, only about 4% of termite species worldwide are considered ...

Termite damage on a furniture leg - Hadi Hariyanto/Getty Images If you thought having termites in your home was bad, you're right. But there is a particularly destructive termite moving through the ...

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 ...

Termites are the bane of any homeowner, and they're hungry for your patio and outdoor structures. This pleasant essential oil ...

Americans spend $5 billion a year fighting termites, but the tiny insect's gut is a hydrogen factory so efficient it's ...

A public service announcement about termite prevention shows a colony eating fast food containers—but not the French fries. Got termites? You better hope not, they’re a big pest and colonies can eat ...

You've recently spotted some insects fluttering around your home and find yourself worrying about the potential of termites. But how can you tell they're termites? And what should you do if you ...