Some species of termites are known to cultivate their own crops of fungus within their nests, similar to the way humans maintain farms to feed people. One such species is Odontotermes obesus, which ...

Termites can wreak havoc in the blink of an eye. While there are occasional signs that termites are present, often it is not until substantial damage has occurred that exterminators are called to end ...

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 ...

Mud tubes, pellet droppings, hollow wood, and insect swarms are some surefire signs you have a termite infestation. Once you discover them, it's hard not to feel consumed with the gnawing urge to ...