Flying ants and winged termites are commonly confused. Both can swarm out each year by the hundreds or even thousands and often they swarm the same time of year. There are three distinct ways they differ though. Ants have elbowed antennae, a thin pinched waist, and smaller hind wings than front wings. Termites have straight antennae, a broad waist, and perfectly symmetrical wings.

In the case of our native subterranean termites, their bodies will usually be jet black, whereas ant swarmers can be any color from red to brown, or any combination of colors. See similar questions...

Termite swarmers and ant swarmers look similar from a distance but there are some key things to look for to help you decide. Termites are poor flyers and their wings break off shortly after leaving the colony. Termites have straight antennae and an ant's are bent. Also termites have broad thick waists where an ant has a narrow waist. See similar questions...

Flying termites have straight bead-chain antenna, four wings of equal length and the wings are two times body length. Flying ants have elbowed antenna, front wings longer than hind wings and a pinched waste (middle of body). This is not the best site for Rhododendrons and Azaleas. They require acid soils (pH of 4.5 - 5.5), a moist but well drained soil, and part-shade conditions. Soil around the foundation is more likely to be alkaline and dry. See similar questions...

Although most ants are recognizable, some forms of winged ants are often confused with termites, especially during the termite swarming season. The front pair of wings on ants is larger than the hind pair, while the four wings of termites are approximately the same size. Ants have "elbowed" antennae and a "thin waist" (narrow between the thorax and first abdominal segments). See similar questions...

No. Although ants are predatory on termites, under normal conditions they do not share the same environment . Infestations could occur simultaneously with both insects never meeting. See similar questions...

No. Ants do use termites as a food source but the mere presence of ants should not worry you. If you are suspicious, call a professional. See similar questions...

No more than in conventional construction. In climates where either termites or ants can cause problems, panel manufacturers recommend that all homeowners use the same preventive treatments (topical sprays around foundations, termite shields, etc.) they would use in a stick framed home. Preventive measures at the time of construction will aid in preventing infestation. Check with officials in your area. Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is non-intrusive to insects. See similar questions...

You Don't! Termites invade millions of homes each year. They cause more damage to homes annually than fire, water or any other natural disaster. Termites can enter any style of home through a gap as small as two sheets of paper in width. So, if you currently have not had your home protected or inspected we Highlyrecommend it. You should have your home inspected once a year. The best time is from May-October, this is when termites are most active. See similar questions...

The bottom line is... insects just don’t feed on steel. The EPS portion of the panel is of a modified type, which offers no food value for insects. Certain species of termites will find ways to pass through minute cracks in concrete to get to their favorite food...wood. Likewise they have been known to bore their way through EPS to get to wood and ants have been known to nest in certain types of EPS. See similar questions...

SEALECTION 500 insulation offers no food value, but it would not present a sufficient barrier to their entry if they decided to gnaw through it. Normally, pests take "the path of least resistance" and if they cannot detect a food source then they would normally not attempt to go through. In this sense, SEALECTION 500 acts as a physical barrier and an odor barrier that has shown to significantly reduce the number of pests entering the homes. See similar questions...

These are not ants, but rather a wingless solitary (non-social) female wasp in the family Multillidae. Females are wingless and typically colorful; males have wings. The common name for the group is "velvet ants." Here in Central Texas we have about 40 species of velvet ants, some small and some big. The "hiss" is called "stridulation" and is caused by washboard-textured body segments rubbing rapidly against one another. See similar questions...

If you are selling a plant from a known Fire Ant zone, you will need to obtain a ticket from the Qld Dept. of Primary Industries (Ph: 13 25 23) See similar questions...

No. All species of termites have winged (flying) reproductives. Fumigation is only for drywood termites. Since subterranean termites also fly, it is critical to identify the particular termite so the proper treatment can be done. Collect and save the samples for a professional to ID. Home | About Us | Termite Control | Contact Us | View / Pay my Bill | FAQ | Email | Photo Album | Links See similar questions...

Yes, THS can arrange to have your home checked as often as you feel is necessary for only $49.00 per visit. If an active infestation is found, the $49.00 fee will be waived and treatment will be scheduled or rendered at that time. See similar questions...

THS contracts its services through "Termidor Certified" pest control operators. All of our contractors are licensed by the Texas Structural Pest Control Board, and certified to treat wood destroying insects. See similar questions...

Answer: Termites burrow underground in constant search for dead wood to eat. If they come across your home's foundation during their search for wood, they will follow any cracks in the foundation looking for a passage to you home's wood frame above the slab. They can also enter through: mud tunnels constructed on the exterior foundation wall connecting the ground with the home's above slab wood frame A termite colony of 250,000 termites can eat over 20 feet of 2x4 lumber per year. See similar questions...

Once a colony is established, termites are a year-round problem. However, there is an increase in colony expansion activity during warm weather. See similar questions...