Two 'invasive and destructive' termite species, previously a South Florida scourge, are spreading across the state, a study ...

Termites are on the rise in South Florida, putting homes and buildings in coastal and urban counties at risk.

A new study from the University of Florida shows that two destructive termites are spreading much farther throughout the state than experts initially predicted.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WFLA) — A new study conducted by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has confirmed the presence of hybrid termite colonies in South Florida.

Formosan and Asian termites are almost entirely restricted to tropical climates, but the invasive insects have consistently arrived to newly habitable regions due to warming temperatures caused by ...

Invasive termites that can munch their way through your home might be expanding into new territories, thanks to climate change. As temperatures climb due to the effects of the changing climate, highly ...

Florida's coastal and urban counties continue to see the spread of two invasive termite species beyond South Florida. The species are now threatening structures statewide, according to a new ...

DAVIE, Fla. — Scientists at the University of Florida say two of the world’s most destructive and invasive termite species are not only spreading, but are now producing hybrid offspring in South ...

Learn more about termite evolution and how shedding key genes from their cockroach ancestors helped them build more complex ...

Researchers traced termite DNA back to cockroach ancestors and found genetic loss played a key role in building social ...

Termites became social powerhouses by stripping away genes tied to competition and independence. This genetic shedding locked in monogamy, boosted cooperation, and paved the way for their ...