Q:You often mention fumigation and orange oil. Is there anything a homeowner can do to prevent termites or treat them if they are in the house? A: Usually you are better off calling in a professional ...

Termite infestations can be a real problem for homeowners, with some causing significant, lasting damage. These pests will colonize within a home, feeding on and destroying the house’s wood. If not ...

Q: My garden has termites (subterranean). They are in the wood used for the raised beds, and I would like to remove them ASAP. What's your advice on how to get rid of them without poisoning myself or ...

Termites — or ‘white ants’ as they are often called — appear to be causing a startling number of gardening headaches of late as, judging from a recent deluge of mail detailing their destructive ...

Of all the destructive forces facing homeowners today-and that includes tornadoes, earthquakes and hurricanes-none is as menacing and damaging as the tiny termite. According to the U.S. Department of ...