Termites foretell climate change in Africa's savannas

Using sophisticated airborne imaging and structural analysis, scientists at the Carnegie Institution's Department of Global Ecology mapped more than 40,000 termite mounds over 192 square miles in the African savanna. They found that their size and distribution is linked to vegetation and landscape patterns associated with annual rainfall. The results reveal how the savanna terrain has evolved ...

Termites can turn coal to methane, fertilizer

Using the termites' digestive microbes, scientists have come up with a way to treat coal to make natural gas, clean water and increase agricultural yields, all without producing hazardous waste

Chantilly-based firm uses termites to draw useful byproducts from coal

Using the termites' microbes, scientists and engineers at Arctech Inc., came up with a way to treat coal without producing hazardous waste.

Termite Swarm Season Provides Homeowners with Chance to Catch Damaging Pests in the Act

Memphis, TN (Vocus) June 9, 2010 -- With warm weather and plentiful moisture prevalent throughout much of the United States, termites have experienced one of their most active swarm season in years....

Lawn and Order: No-Nonsense Advice for Keeping Your Lawn Out of Trouble This Season

Memphis, Tenn. (Vocus) March 23, 2010 -- Spring is right around the corner, and it would be a crime to start the season with weeds and other problems robbing your lawn of a fair, healthy start. ...

Blue Sky Pest Control Launches New Whitepapers On Pest Control In Phoenix

Mesa, AZ (PRWEB) June 27, 2009 -- Blue Sky Pest Control, located in Phoenix AZ and online at Blueskypest.com, is a residential and commercial pest exterminating service that is now launching several...