Why Flying Termites Are a Red Alert For Your Home
Why Flying Termites Around Your Home Shouldn’t Be Ignored
If you notice the winged insects buzzing around the light, you may assume they are flying ants. But if they are winged termites, then that can mean more of a serious danger towards your home. They may not be harmful-looking insects, but they might reflect a larger problem that you don’t notice. It is important to understand what these swarmers mean for your home and why you need to react quickly.
Flying Termites: What Are They, Really?
The flying termites are matured, fertile, and are migrating to other places where they can make homes. They also suggest that a dense colony is located nearby as they are abundant.
Swarmers don’t seek to munch through your walls immediately like worker or soldier termites, but it’s an indicator of an underground or behind-the-walls problem.
When (And Why) Flying Termites Show Up
Swarmers typically appear in spring and summer after rain and with consistent high humidity. They are most active at twilight or at night, and often come out in high humidity. While swarmers aren’t guaranteed to immediately develop new colonies, their presence means termites are active both inside and outside the home. Termites do not travel far from their first nest so if you see termites, they will not be far away.
Seeing Flying Termites Doesn’t Always Mean Infestation—But It’s a Big Red Flag
A chance sighting of a swarm of flying termites does not always mean that your living space is infested, but it’s a serious red-flag warning sign,” wrote University of Florida entomologist John Warner.
Those termites act as swarmers, which then quickly drop their wings after landing. If you find piles of wings near windows, doors or on the ground, it’s an indication they’ve already come and perhaps are already settling in.
Keep your eyes and ears open for these other indicators that you have termites:
Mud tubes running on wall or in close proximity of the foundation
Bubble or uneven looking paint
Wood that sounds hollow when tapped
Dim and blistered or saggy wooden surfaces
Wings located in or around doorways and windows
And as soon as you see any of these signs, contact a termite professional to inspect your house.
Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Act
Termites hide and cause a lot of damage before you even notice. Homeowners frequently discover the damage once it’s extensive. While it took years to cultivate, it is so very destructive and costly. By the time they do show, the signs are fairly evident and the repair costs are astronomical.
Professional Termite Protection: Your Best Defense
Here’s what we do:
When and if it's safer, take stock of what's happened all around or at your own home
Determine what type of termites and any high-risk areas
Using the top-rated bait and prevention system, create your own treatment strategy
If you’ve seen flying termites (or just want to protect your home), hiring help is the smart move. Don’t let termites destroy your most expensive asset.
Think You’ve Seen Flying Termites? Let’s Take a Look.
Call our expert staff if you notice flying termites or evidence of infestation. We Deliver fast, cheap and an authentic termite protection. Termites protection can be offered as a stand alone solution or part of our Green Premier plans. Book an inspection today and avoid the silent destroyers.
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