Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the forest and other natural settings, termites are beneficial insects that recycle woody debris, such as dead trees, and ...

An expert shares the good news of how termites can be controlled if you spot them in or around your home.

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Odontotermes obesus is one of the termite species that grows fungi, called Termitomyces, in their mounds. Workers collect dead leaves, wood, and grass to stack them in underground fungus gardens ...

Termites benefit the environment by breaking down wood debris, but they can cause severe damage to homes. Swarmers, bubbling paint, and mud tunnels can indicate a termite infestation in a home.