Identifying Termites and Ants
You've found insects swarming in or around your home. But how do you know if they are flying carpenter ants or swarming termites? Short of being an entomologists, they are difficult to tell apart. Nation-Wide Pest Control has created this comparison image to help you do determine what you have. The single most tell-tail feature is the antennae. Carpenter ants have bent, or elbow-like antennae while swarming termites have straight antennae. Other notable features are their size. Carpenter ants with wings are much larger in size when compared to termites. Termites shed their wings after flight and often wings will be found in the area.
What to do next
Once you've identified your winged visitors, what is the next step?
Because each case is different we recommend having an expert visit your home and assess the situation to make the appropriate recommendations. There truly is no one size fits all solution and there are generally several factors to consider.
Removing the invaders is only part of the solution. We also want to ensure they never return and that any damage they have caused is completely repaired. Recommendations offered may include structural modifications, alterations to the surrounding environment, sanitation changes, and the use of state-of-the-art materials to eliminate and prevent the return of ants or termites inside the home.
Schedule a consultation today and let Nation-Wide Termite and Pest Control provide the expertise you need.
If you're still unsure, contact us at 1-800-2-TERMITE to schedule a free inspection. One of our technicians will be happy come to your house and identify your pest. To learn more about termite control, visit our Termite FAQs page.
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