Non-monogamy and colony inheritance are the leading causes of conflict among termites, but these social cockroaches prove you don't always need a big brain to get to the bottom of even the curliest of ...

An international team of scientists says all-female termite colonies from Japan are the result of accidental hybridization, and that their highly robust nature makes them an ecological threat. A new ...

Even after an insecticide bait weakens Formosan subterranean termites, a neighboring colony will invade the same area and meet the identical lethal fate, new research shows. The research finding is ...

Termites are among the most successful animals on Earth, forming vast societies that can number in the millions. But how did such complex social systems evolve from solitary ancestors that looked much ...

Big news in the insect world, scientists finally know why the all-female termite colonies exist. It’s a little gnarly and involves termite clones. Back in 2018, scientists discovered all-female ...

In the case of most animal species, it takes both a male and a female for reproduction to take place. But a few exceptions to this rule do indeed exist, particularly in that of the insect kingdom.

Termite colonies have been found to thrive and reproduce without males, new research reveals. The findings provide new evidence that males aren't required to maintain some advanced animal populations.

The swarm may look unbelievable, but for Louisiana residents it is also a seasonal and economic threat.

The article outlines how homeowners in Mohave County can identify early signs of termite activity and protect desert homes from structural damage.

It's not a sight you can see in most cities — just several coastal cities like New Orleans. “This is the biggest dry wood ...