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Subterranean Termite Swarmers | Click here for Swarmer Photo |
| Don't be alarmed...be
informed. A sudden swarm of winged termites can be unsettling to the homeowner to say the very least. One minute everything is normal and without warning a cloud of flying insects fills the air. Homeowners, in a panic run for their can of raid and begin spraying in an effort to stop the swarming. This is a very common response in anyone confronted with a sometimes very startling situation. Some customers say it is something out of a horror movie. We have put together some helpful information in the event this spring season you are confronted with termite swarmers. |
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Make sure the
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| This illustration shows the physical differences between ants and termites: | ||
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| Try Not To Panic. A sudden barage of these winged termites does NOT mean your house will fall into splinters tomorrow. Termite swarmers themselves do not cause damage to structures or cause physical harm to people. Probably the most harm to people as a result of a swarm is the fog of insecticide used to kill them. So before you use an entire spray can of Raid or other insecticide please note that swarmers are very poor flyers and will fall to the ground a few feet from where they have swarmed. Once they have done this they will pry off their wings and search for a mate. These new king and queens then go on to establish new colonies. If you have never had any evidence of a termite infestation this is usually the first signal a homeowner sees that an active infestation exists. There is no need to rush into a treatment contract for fear your house is being eaten out from under you. You don't have months or years to do something about it because damage will likely continue in that length of time, but you do have enough time to choose a treatment plan that is right for you.
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