termite

As a young numbat scoffs his breakfast – custard with "termite sprinkles" – at Perth Zoo, a keeper explains how this stud's upcoming release at Dryandra will help boost genetic diversity.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

The reason the chemical is so targeted comes down to the termite body plan.

From Science Daily ● May 9, 2026

"The discovery of this distinctive new termite species underscores the vast number of unnamed organisms yet to be discovered on our planet," said Scheffrahn.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 1, 2026

To understand how these changes unfolded, the researchers analyzed and compared high-quality genomes from cockroaches, woodroaches, and several termite species with varying levels of social organization.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 31, 2026

The chief who proposed to marry my sister surely didn’t dream Father would actually hand over his whining termite!

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

Standard home inspections don’t necessarily involve checks for problems like lead, mold or termites — but that also varies by state and inspector.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026

“Cathedral termites in Australia,” Mr. Huling writes, “build mounds more than 15 feet tall, which, relative to their individual size, makes their buildings significantly larger than humanity’s tallest skyscraper is to us.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

You will not see Daleks running a seaside hotel, or yelling “exterminate” unless termites have gotten into the foundation; Cybermen will not be going into public relations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

In transfer tests, even when only 5 percent of termites had been exposed, the groups reached 100 percent mortality by day 90.

From Science Daily ● May 9, 2026

To quiet their stomach pangs, they set about coaxing termites from nests.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer