(BPT) - There are many reasons that termites have gained the nickname "silent destroyers." Five billion reasons, in fact. Termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage in the U.S. each year.

Termites are every homeowner's worst nightmare, but these preventative measures should help keep bugs at bay and your wood ...

Q: I live in an older home, and I recently noticed flying insects and piles of wings near the foundation. I’m worried I might have a termite infestation; how can I tell, and if I do have termites, ...

Termite damage can spell big trouble for homeowners, and if not caught and addressed in time, can cost big money to remedy as well. According to Ben Hottel, Technical Services Manager for Orkin, ...

As a homeowner, you will have to deal with a variety of obstacles when keeping your home free of damage and intruders. One of the most difficult and frustrating of these obstacles is termites. Hard to ...

Termites do more damage to homes than fires and storms combined, but the damage is rarely covered by homeowner’s insurance since it's considered "preventable" through proper termite protection.

When it comes to termites, identification is the key to effective treatment. Tenting is best for drywood termites, and insecticides and baits work on subterranean species. Contact your county ...