A new study from the University of Florida shows that two destructive termites are spreading much farther throughout the state than experts initially predicted.

Formosan and Asian termites are almost entirely restricted to tropical climates, but the invasive insects have consistently arrived to newly habitable regions due to warming temperatures caused by ...

Florida's coastal and urban counties continue to see the spread of two invasive termite species beyond South Florida. The species are now threatening structures statewide, according to a new ...

Termites are on the rise in South Florida, putting homes and buildings in coastal and urban counties at risk.

The Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus) strikes fear in the hearts of homeowners, particularly residents of Hawaii and the southern United States. According to a report by the ...

In the forest and other natural settings, termites are beneficial insects that recycle woody debris, such as dead trees, and return nutrients to the soil. But when they attack our houses, it’s a ...

Private boats are fueling the spread of highly destructive invasive termites in Florida, according to a new study by the University of Florida. Three species of the wood-eating bugs can live within ...

The University of Florida has confirmed that a new hybrid of termites, from the Asian subterranean and Formosan termites, are spreading in the state. Researchers say the fusion of these two termites ...

McNEILL, Miss. -- Unwelcome in polite society after leaving behind billions of dollars in property damage, the Formosan termite has been extended an invitation to chow down on walls, floors and ...

Termites benefit the environment by breaking down wood debris, but they can cause severe damage to homes. Swarmers, bubbling paint, and mud tunnels can indicate a termite infestation in a home.