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.

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...

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...

Ants with wings are either female or male ants which have not reached maturity yet. At a certain time each year the mature males and females fly into the air to mate. After mating they lose their wings. The male dies. The female searches for a place to start a new colony as a fertile queen. 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...

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...

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...

Usually the first indicator for most homeowners is when the termites swarm in the spring. You may see dead winged individuals or just the wings, in places such as window sills, door ways, around light fixtures, etc. Other signs of infestation may be "mud tubes" leading into the structure, on interior or exterior drywall, siding, or wood structural members. At some point, the majority of homes in North Texas become susceptible to infestation. Remember, these insects See similar questions...

Some uncertainty comes from the fact that red imported fire ants vary in size (1/16 to almost 1/4 inch long), with the largest workers 2 or 3 times larger than the smallest. Native fire ants are less common in imported fire ant infested areas. Solenopsis geminata is the most common native fire ant species encountered. To the unaided eye, they are almost identical to red imported fire ants. However, S. geminata will have a few larger workers with large, square-shaped heads. 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...

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...

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...

Fire Ants are very small, not large as some people may think. The colony or nest is very distinctive and easily recognized as a loosely compacted, finely granular dome (18 inches in diameter and 6 to 10 inches high) of soil that resembles a gopher mound. See similar questions...

No. Insects fall under the umbrella of pest control, which is an entirely different field than nuisance wildlife control. If you have a problem with insects, you must contact a pest control company. Look in your local yellow pages under "pest control" for a phone number. For Florida Bee Removal Specialists, visit Willie The Bee Man, Florida Bee Removal. See similar questions...

It is very difficult to keep insects, especially flying insects, away from hummingbird feeders. Some feeders have built-in nectar guards that prevent the insect from getting access to the nectar by using a flexible membrane that only the hummingbirds are able to bypass. To deter ants, you may want to purchase a feeder with a built-in "ant cup", which can be filled with water and prevents the ants from reaching the feeding ports. See similar questions...

There are 2 types of termites. Normally droppings are more indicative of the drywood termite. Their fecal pellets are unique in that they are very sand like in consistency but even more uniform in size and shape than sand. They are so hard and dry that they cannot be crushed when placed in the palm of your hand and vigorously rubbed with your other thumb. The color will vary from light to dark earth tones depending on the wood they have eaten. See similar questions...

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. 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...