Flying Ants and Termites
Flying Ants or Termites?
Springtime is upon us and every year as the weather warms up, we begin to see the first insects and pests around our homes. The most popular calls we receive are regarding flying ants or termites. How do you tell the difference between flying ants and termites? There are several ways to do so. However, in either case, pest control services are generally wanted. A professional pest control company in Maryland is a pest control company that guarantees pest control.
How to tell the difference between Flying ants and Termites.
The easiest way to distinguish between a flying ant and a termite is to look at the waist. A flying ant has a pinched waist, and a termite has a thick waist. Next, look at the antennae of the pest. A flying ant has elbowed antennae. A termite has straight antennae. The third difference between a flying ant and a termite is the wings. The wings of a flying ant are not equal in length. The forward wing closest to the head of a flying ant will be longer than the rear wing. The wings of a termite are equal in length. Unfortunately, these differences aren’t always easy to see since the pests may be in different stages of development when you see them. A professional pest control company in Maryland will easily be able to tell the difference. The easiest thing to do is to take a picture of the insects and call us.
Why do flying Ants suddenly appear?
Ants fly and appear in swarms for the same reasons that termites do. They are getting ready to reach out and start a new colony. They fly to find a good place to start a colony and look for suitable mates. Flying ants will generally emerge after a rain but will also come out at other times. This means that warm spring days after rain will likely result in swarms of flying ants.
How to get rid of flying ants and termites
The simplest way to get rid of flying ants or termites in Maryland is to call a pest control company that guarantees to eliminate pests. Arterix guarantees that we will eliminate your flying ants or termites using our years of experience and training. As mentioned previously, Insects will be in different stages of their life cycle at different times of the year. Arterix Pest Control knows what stage the insects are in and what behaviors and activities they are currently engaging in. If the insects are attempting to establish a new colony, Arterix Pet Control will set up a plan that works for your home and surrounding conditions to ensure and guarantee pest control in and around your home. In fact, we guarantee our pest control services all season. If the pests re-emerge, we come back for free and treat the issue until it is gone for good.