Termites can wreak havoc on more than just your house, with the destructive insects often colonizing otherwise great gardens.

Termites are a menace, and it can feel like they arrived out of nowhere. You keep a clean house. Your yard is pretty tidy. And yet, somehow, seemingly out of the blue, you've got a termite infestation ...

Termites, found on every continent except Antarctica, are often referred to as "silent destroyers." These small, social insects live in colonies and spend their lives primarily in search of ...

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Termites are underground pests that feed on wood. Damage may take three to eight years to become serious since termites eat wood from the inside out. (Photo Credit: Chaiyon021/Dreamstime) Termites are ...

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Professional spraying to get rid of termites in a kitchen. - Aleksandar Pirgic/Getty Images Termites are a menace, and it can feel like they arrived out of nowhere. You keep a clean house. Your yard ...

Stop termites before they destroy your yard — 5 ways to get rid of them without calling in a pro.