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A Crossbred 'Super Termite' Is Spreading Faster Than Scientists Predicted, and Your Homeowners Policy Won't Pay for the Repair
A February 2026 University of Florida study finds two invasive termite species are marching north and inland faster than earlier models predicted, with a rare crossbred hybrid confirmed in South Florida. Here is what the science actually says, why your homeowners policy won't cover the damage, and the realistic cost of protecting your house.
Pest Control
A Wet Spring Just Set Up the Worst Mosquito and Tick Season in a Decade: What 2026 Quarterly Pest Plans Actually Cost
Spring 2026's heavy rain set up a brutal bug season across the Midwest and Northeast. Here's what mosquito and tick plans actually cost this year, what's in the tank, and the red flags to watch for before you sign.
Pest Control
Termite Swarm Season Showed Up Weeks Early in 2026: Why Formosan 'Super Termites' Are Spreading and What the $5 Billion Damage Risk Means for Your Home
Termite swarm season arrived two to three weeks early in some warm-winter regions this year. Here is what that means for your home, how to tell a swarmer from a flying ant, what treatment really costs, and why your homeowners insurance almost certainly will not cover the damage.
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