The post-rain sunny weather on the Central Coast has brought out hundreds of subterranean termites to some Nipomo neighborhoods. If you've noticed these insects buzzing around your home following the ...

After the first big rain, western subterranean termites swarm by the thousands. Hungry ants, spiders and birds pick them off as they emerge from the soil. The survivors fly off to find mates, and ...

BEAUMONT, Texas — You might be seeing more flying termites start to swarm around your home and it's all thanks to the rain. Rain creates the perfect environment for flying termites to mate and create ...

ARIZONA, USA — The weekend rain brought much needed relief to the Valley, but it also caused some creepy critters to come out of the woodwork. "Bugs literally sit at the edge of death without moisture ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Bay Area residents are reporting swarms of termites around their properties after the first rainfall of the season. A University of California Entomologist explains when you ...

Flying termites, or "swarmers," signal a nearby colony and can cause serious damage if not addressed quickly. To control flying termites, King recommends differentiating between long-term elimination ...

After a summer of wildfires and drought, the Bay Area's first rain of the season is a time of relief for many. But for the insect-averse, there's one not-so-pleasant side effect of the precipitation: ...

Flying ants and termites are not the same thing. Here are the differences and what you can do about an 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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Subterranean termites fly off in swarms, and then drop their wings to start new colonies. After the first big rain, western subterranean termites swarm by the thousands. Hungry ants, spiders and birds ...