Homeowners are suffering a lot because of the actions of domestic pests and insects. There are a number of domestic insects like termites, ants, flies, fleas, bed bugs, roaches, and moths. These insects are majorly attracted to moisture and warm place, but many homes will be infested by insects that are attracted to light.
Many insects like termites, flies and flying ants are attracted to light during the night, and it is hard to find the difference between them. It is important to spot the difference to conduct a proper control treatment. In this article, we will discuss, what is the insects in your home, is that a termite or flying ant and how to spot the difference and get rid of them.
Termites Swarmer
Termite swarmer is the larger species of termites that have wings. These insects will fly away from their colony to produce or generate a new colony and it looks like flying ants. They will come from underground nests or walls, and they can infest all the soft and hardwood materials.
How to Spot the Difference Between Termites and Flying Ants?
Many homeowners will confuse about termites and flying ants as they look the same, and a wrong control treatment will result in a higher pest infestation. Here is a simple guide to spotting the difference between termites and ants,
- Ants have three-segmented bodies and they have elbowed antenna with a 90-degree bend
- Termites will have straight antennae unlike ants, and they do not have a pinched waist
- Ants are hard body insects whereas the termites have a soft body
- Termite’s wings will be flat over their body when rest and their frond and hind wings will be equal in size
- Ants’ wings will be angled above their body when resting and their forewings will be longer than their hind wings
Sings of Termites Swarmer Infestation
These insects are attracted to light, and they do not hide during the night when termites will hide under wood products and in dark places. If you found any mud tubes, holes in drywall, or cracks in the painted wall, then your home will be infested by termites.
Prevention Methods
There are many DIY methods like using essential oils, that will work for normal termites, but these termite swarmers will not stay in a place. As they have wings, they will travel to many places, and it is difficult to find and eliminate their presence with home methods.
If you really want to get rid of these termite swarmers and other flying insects, hire a professional pest control service. The experts will be well experienced and knowledgeable to find the difference between different types of insects.
They will conduct a proper control treatment for a specific species of insects and if you follow their instructions carefully and regularly, you can avoid the presence of insects in your place for years.