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Flying & Swarming Termites or Ants?
December 8, 2008
The difference between an ant & termite

Spring & Summer is the season for termites.

We get many calls at this time of year, when the termites commence their social swarming.

In order to create a social swarm, the colony has probably been in the ground for at least three years.

However just remember that termites are active 365 days & nights a year!

The damage that termites do is gradual and methodical.

The flying termite is the short-lived reproductive stage and cannot harm your home. If you see "flying ants" in the home, look for a dark-black body with four clear wings of equal length. A flying ant is similar to a termite, but is red or brown in color and has smaller wings.

The best strategy is to maintain annual termite inspections from a qualified and experienced Pest Management Technician. 

If you do see alot of flying insects under these climatic conditions have a good look around the building & yard to see if you can find out where they are coming from as it might mean you have a nest of termites nearby.  We recommend marking the spot & contact us at Redlands Pest Control.