Jimmy Carroll, former Isle of Palms mayor, has been fighting his former termite companies in court for more than a decade, ...

When a wild orangutan leaves its mother after spending many years by her side, it has a mental catalog of almost 250 edible plants and animals, and the knowledge of how to acquire and process them.

A study reveals chimpanzees exhibit evidence-based reasoning, challenging the belief that rational thought is uniquely human.

New research suggests insects may experience emotion-like states, showing stress responses and even exhibiting pessimism or ...

Having an infestation of termites is one of homeowners’ greatest fears. Takng steps to prevent termite damage is an excellent way to avoid trouble later. Hopefully, when your house was built the ...

Buying a house is a milestone for many people. But what happens if you discover you're sharing your new space with hundreds of bats? This scenario is more common than you might think and can quickly ...

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 ...

Formosan termites (Coptotermes formosanus) are among two invasive termite species that are interbreeding in South Florida. Scott Bauer / USDA Two invasive termite species are chewing their way across ...

The University of Florida has confirmed that a new hybrid of termites, from the Asian subterranean and Formosan termites, are spreading in the state. Researchers say the fusion of these two termites ...