Researchers traced termite DNA back to cockroach ancestors and found genetic loss played a key role in building social ...

Termites are among the most successful animals on Earth, forming vast societies that can number in the millions. But how did ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WFLA) — A new study conducted by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has confirmed the presence of hybrid termite colonies in South Florida.

Termites are the descendants of cockroaches, and have undergone significant genetic change to live in vast colonies where ...

Termites became social powerhouses by stripping away genes tied to competition and independence. This genetic shedding locked in monogamy, boosted cooperation, and paved the way for their ...

Termites did not evolve complex societies by adding new genetic features. Instead, scientists found that they became more ...

Invasive termites that can munch their way through your home might be expanding into new territories, thanks to climate change. As temperatures climb due to the effects of the changing climate, highly ...

At first the 15-foot by 4-foot plexiglass case looks like a massive piece of art — an abstract of a river delta or the veins of a leaf. But then you see tiny pale things scuttling, moving their way ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Invasive species can wreak havoc on your local ecosystem, but imagine two invasive insects coming to your area and breeding.

DAVIE, Fla. — Scientists at the University of Florida say two of the world’s most destructive and invasive termite species are not only spreading, but are now producing hybrid offspring in South ...

Termites are a sneaky problem that can eat away at your home before you even notice. Warmth and moisture draw them in, which ...