Babesiosis is rare — the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports around 2,000 cases in the United States every year. But what made Duncan’s case even more unusual is that he contracted ...

Eusocality is a highly complex social organization where animal live in colonies. Some examples include termites, bees, and naled mole-rats.

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 ...

In the Islamic tradition, we are told about the story of Prophet Sulaiman (King Solomon in the Christian tradition) whom the ...

An egg-shaped Microcerotermes mound. Although termites like these were present in the replanted rainforests, they worked more slowly than in old growth forest.

Researchers have identified a chemical that kills about 95 percent of a western drywood termite colony without off-target effects on mammals.

Termites—infamous for their ability to destroy wood—are rarely welcomed into rainforests that have been painstakingly ...

"It's specific to insects and can't harm humans." Unlike humans with skeletons located inside their flesh, termites have ...

Every termite mound holds roughly 65 cubic yards of packed clay. The total displaced soil rivals about ...

The small rust-colored insects aren't just gross. They're one of the most destructive structural pests in the state.

The brown recluse and black widow are the most common venomous spiders in the U.S., Mississippi. What are their habitats? Know how to prevent a bite.

A pest inspection in Melbourne is a must if you want to keep your home safe from those sneaky pests that can cause major headaches down the track. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a property ...