| 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.
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