(BPT) - There are many reasons that termites have gained the nickname "silent destroyers." Five billion reasons, in fact. Termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage in the U.S. each year.

Termites do more damage to homes than fires and storms combined, but the damage is rarely covered by homeowner’s insurance since it's considered "preventable" through proper termite protection.

Termite damage can spell big trouble for homeowners, and if not caught and addressed in time, can cost big money to remedy as well. According to Ben Hottel, Technical Services Manager for Orkin, ...

When it comes to termites, identification is the key to effective treatment. Tenting is best for drywood termites, and insecticides and baits work on subterranean species. Contact your county ...

There are a lot of creepy-crawly pests in Florida, but experts say termites are the costliest. Spring and summer is the season when swarms of termites take flight looking for new places to start a ...