Termites benefit the environment by breaking down wood debris, but they can cause severe damage to homes. Swarmers, bubbling ...

Drywood termites are a menace for homeowners because their tiny nests are tricky to find. Thankfully, they're quite easy to ...

Odontotermes obesus is one of the termite species that grows fungi, called Termitomyces, in their mounds. Workers collect ...

Baking potatoes directly on a sheet pan in a 425°F oven produced the test kitchen’s favorite results, with light and fluffy interiors and perfectly crisp, flavorful skin. Unlike foil-wrapped potatoes, ...

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Ants and termites are both incredible engineers. Here's how you can tell the difference between an ant hill and a termite ...

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 ...

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A comfortable bedroom is essential for good sleep. Part of creating that relaxing bedroom is fostering an environment that aids in calmness and relaxation. One of the best ways to control the ...

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Scientists at Virginia Tech may have just made it easier to fight the world's deadliest animal: the mosquito. Only female mosquitoes bite because they need nutrients from blood to develop eggs. That ...