As the height of summer approaches in Louisiana, residents may see a silver lining to the uncomfortably hot and rainy months: the end of the annual termite swarms. Around New Orleans, some have ...

Around Mother's Day each year, a much-feared species of termite swarms in large numbers across southern Louisiana. Formosan termites, which found their way to the United States after World War II, ...

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) – They swarm at night sometimes by the thousands, attracted to light and this week they’re back. “May is the main time that you’re going to start seeing Formosan termites.

A Southeast Texas pest control expert expects Formosan termites to begin swarming soon, but this year he urges homeowners not to be so quick to ignore this winged species. Bart Foster, technical and ...

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 ...

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.

He and firefighters will warn: don't try this at home. Those in the New Orleans area see swarms usually about three times a year right around Mother's Day. The Formosan termites come out when it's ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — If small winged insects have been spotted clinging onto window screens or if there is mysterious damage being done to wood within a home, these may be signs of termites. It’s ...

It's the worst time of the year in Louisiana: Formosan termites are back.The termites swarm as early as April and can be seen through July. Although the swarms do not mean that homes are infested, ...

Formosan subterranean termites have taken up residence in an oak tree that was struck by lightning during Hurricane Isaac in 2012 and was transformed into a chainsaw sculpture by Marlin Miller in 2013 ...

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 ...

Sure they have wings now, but they don't last long. After the wings drop off, the swarmers hit the ground in search of a mate. Luckily, most are unsuccessful. Give me a good, solid cockroach any day ...