Does a termite swarm 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.

What does it mean when you see winged termites?

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Flying termites are visible when their colony swarms. After these mating flights, fertilized termites shed their wings and go on to establish new colonies. Termites seen flying in a home are indicative of a mature colony.

Should I worry about flying termites?

Ant colonies will also produce swarmers (winged ants) at certain times and swarming may take place the same time termites are swarming. So next time you see flying termites there is no need to panic because they will not cause any damage to your home. This only indicates that a termite colony is nearby.

What kills flying termites?

In order to kill flying termites, all that is needed is a vacuum cleaner or liquid spray, such as a local insecticide.

Why do flying termites mean serious trouble?

Unlike flying ants, flying termites spell serious trouble many homeowners because their presence suggests one thing: An already present termite infestation or an impending termite infestation waiting to happen at any moment, with innumerable termites hiding in great masses within walls and the various nooks, crannies, and cracks found in homes.

Do swarming termites eat wood?

Termites in the swarming stage are incapable of eating wood, and are generally unsuccessful in starting new colonies. However, they are unnerving to have around the house, and can easily be removed with a vacuum.

Do ants kill termites?

Black ants are known for killing subterranean termites because they are both enemies by nature. However, black ants are not aggressive predators that look to hunt and kill termites. The aggressiveness of their predation depends on the availability of other sources of food.