Expert Articles Archive
In the Beginning: How New Subterranean Termite Colonies Form- Gary Bennett, Ph.D., Purdue University
Signs Termites Could Be Feasting on Your Home- Dini Miller, Ph.D., Virginia Tech
Termites in the United States: What and Where?- Dan Suiter, Ph.D., University of Georgia
TermiteTalk Blog Archive
The Queen Reigns Supreme - How Termite Queens Prevent Others from Reproducing- Dec. 21, 2009
Termites Dig Deeper for Food During Cooler Months- Dec. 4, 2009
Termite Workers - Nature's Original Renaissance Men and Women- Nov. 23, 2009
Termite Queen Egg Production Depends on Species, Age and Climate- Nov. 11, 2009
How a Termite Queen Builds a Colony- Oct. 22, 2009
Growing Pains - Termite Body Size & Colony Size Depend on Maturity- Sept. 21, 2009
How Termites' Random Foraging Behavior Impacts Termite Control- Sept. 1, 2009
Watch Out for Fall Termite Swarmers- Aug. 17, 2009
It's Clean-up Time - Termite Workers Help Groom Nestmates- Aug. 5, 2009
Block Party - Termites from Different Colonies Mingle at Neighborhood Food Sources- July 20, 2009
Mulch - the Perfect Termite Hiding Spot and Highway- July 6, 2009
Swarms Over, Back to Business as Usual with Subterranean Termites in the Summer- June 22, 2009
Termites as the Model for Biofuel Conversion- June 8, 2009
Striking it Rich: Termite Techniques for Finding Food- May 26, 2009
Termite Outsourcing: Bacteria Help Many Species Break Down Cellulose- May 14, 2009
The Power of Teamwork: Termite Colonies are Designed for Cooperation- May 6, 2009
Springtime Flowers and Termite Swarms- April 20, 2009
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner: Termites- March 30, 2009
Sign of the Times: Termites Respond to Climate Change- March 9, 2009
Things that Go Bump in the Basement: Termite Facts and Fiction- Jan. 26, 2009
Feeding the Not-So-Picky Eater: Termites and Their Diet- Dec. 18, 2008
Giving Nature a Hand: How to Keep Termites in Check- Nov. 24, 2008
DIY Termite Control: Leave it to the Pros- Oct. 21, 2008
From Suburbs to Cities: Termites Make Their Homes in Both Locations - Sept. 22, 2008
A Bad Reputation: Termites Share Their Good Side - Aug. 25, 2008
Southern Charm: Why Termites Make Their Home in the South - July 28, 2008
When Termites Fly: Why These Bugs Take Flight - June 30, 2008
Termite Damage: Little Bugs, Big Problems- Feb. 27, 2008
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