In Africa, using ants and termites to increase crop yields

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:29:37 -0800

Researchers are confirming what African farmers already know: Termites and ants can be used to increase soil fertility and crop yields.

WiSPr acoustic termite detector works by "hearing" termites eat

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:24:54 -0800

Thanks to their habit of remaining concealed, the first indication people get that termites have invaded their home is after they’ve already wreaked their particular brand of wood-eating havoc. According to Associate Professor Adam Osseiran of Western Australia’s Edith Cowan University, the yearly damage bill in the U.S. for termite damage tops US$12 billion, while in Australia they cause an ...

Video: Michael Reagan compares liberals to "termites"

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:30:33 -0800

Michael Reagan, son of former President Ronald Reagan, stumped for Newt Gingrich on Monday, telling a crowd in Tampa, Fla. to think of liberals as "termites."

Yellow ants swarm on warm winter days

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:10:02 -0800

On warm winter days, large yellow ants may be seen swarming in some homes. This raises concern that these winged insects are termites.

Tiny sensor to snitch on termites

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:15:26 -0800

Sydney, Jan 9 : A tiny sensor detects termites by 'hearing' them chew through wood and SMSing a pest control firm to nip the infestation in the bud.