What can be mistaken for termites?

The insects most commonly confused for termites are flying ants. The most common species of ants to take flight around your house are carpenter ants, but they’re by no means the only ones. Other would-be imposters include moisture ants, black garden ants and pavement ants.

Do swarming termites mean infestation?

Do Swarming Termites Mean An Infestation? If a swarm happens inside your home, most of them will not survive to establish a new colony but it does mean that your home is likely infested.

How do you tell if you have termites in your walls?

Common signs of termite damage to a wall include:

1. Small pin holes, where termites have eaten through the paper coating on drywall and/or wallpaper.
2. Faint ‘lines’ on drywall.
3. A hollow sound when you tap on the wall.
4. Bubbling or peeling paint.
5. Baseboards that crumble under slight pressure.
6. Jammed doors or windows.

How do you tell if termites are active in your house?

Keep an eye out for the following signs of termite activity:

1. Discolored or drooping drywall.
2. Peeling paint that resembles water damage.
3. Wood that sounds hollow when tapped.
4. Small, pinpoint holes in drywall.
5. Buckling wooden or laminate floor boards.
6. Tiles loosening from the added moisture termites can introduce to your floor.

Should I be worried about swarming termites?

If you see a termite swarm, it’s important that you call a licensed termite exterminator immediately. That way, they can inspect and verify the source of the termite swarmers. It’s not a matter of “if” but rather “when” you will have a termite infestation, and that’s not a risk any homeowner should take.

Why flying termites mean serious trouble?

Why does flying termites mean serious trouble? Flying termites are a warning sign of potential damage to property. Termite colonies usually mature in about three to six years and produce alates. During this time, the termite workers feed on wood to cause costly damage to your home or property.

Can I treat my home for termites myself?

Do It Yourself Termite Control You can use liquid termite insecticides (termiticides) for barrier and soil treatment or use termite baits. Some people choose both options.

What do flying termites look like in the garden?

Flying termites can be seen in your garden or around your home. In most cases, they are an indicator that there are termite colonies around your home. Herein, find more on how swarmers look like with pictures, the swarmers season, and how to get rid of them.

What kind of termites are found in Hawaii?

Formosan Termites. Formosan termites are similar in color to subterranean termites but can grow to 1/2 an inch long. They can be found in Hawaii, California and much of the southern U.S. Originally from China, Formosan termites are the most aggressive known termite species, capable of consuming one foot of 2X4 wood in just 25 days.

What does a worker termite’s head look like?

At such a time, it appears to be mottled. Like the worker termites, these termites are pale in color. Distinguishing them from the others is that their heads have a range of colors. Their head is either red orange, or yellow, or black. You will also notice some white spots on the head of the worker termite.

How do you know if you have termites in Your House?

If you suspect termite damage, or want a regular inspection (recommended), contact a termite control professional. Drywood termites cause their damage from the inside out. And when foraging through wood, they create tiny kick out holes where they discard their excrement, which can cause small piles of wood pellets on the floor.