How Can I Tell If I Have Termite Swarmers Or Ant Swarmers Invading My Property?

In the Springtime, termite swarmers are often mistaken for flying ants. If you are noticing a large swarm of insects around your yard or inside your property here are some tips on how to distinguish between termites and ants:

Termite Swarmer:

• Termite swarmers will have waists that are thicker and less defined through the length of the body.

• Termite swarmers have two sets of wings and both the front and hind wings are the same shape and size.

•  If you look at the head of the termite swarmer, you will notice the antennae are going to be straight.

• Termites will start to shed their wings after swarming. Sometimes the discarded wings will be the only sign you have had a swarm.

Flying Ant:

• When Pest Professionals look to distinguish ants from termites we immediately look for the pinched waste of an ant.

• Flying ants also have two sets of wings; however, their front wings are longer than the hind wings

• Looking at the head of the ant you will notice that the antennae are bent or elbowed compared to the straight antennae of termites.

• Ants will normally keep their wings attached until mating