You may be not aware of the facts about termites and the one that you must know about termite is that they are active all year round. Their presence can be sensed through swarms, discarded wings and droppings. Well, termites actually feed on wood that’s why they usually damage your furniture and other wooden items. They make their nest both above and underground. They can silently destroy your home by feeding on wooden materials and can cause costly damage in structural repairs.

If you see flying termites around or inside your home, get a termite inspection done. This could be a warning sign for two potential threats:

1. Termites have already invaded your home
2. Your house is at potential risk of termite infestation

Here are common questions we answer about flying termites:

Do termites have wings?

One of the most common questions that people ask is about termites’ wings. So, can termites fly? Yes, the can. For only short period of time the winged termites can fly before they lose their wings.

What are flying termites?

They are actually the adult termites that are called swarmers.

How do flying termites get in your house?

The most common way termites enter you house is through wood-to-soil contact. They usually enter through cracks in brick or in the foundation.

What color are termite wings, and how do they look?

Termites have 2 pairs of wings mostly either in white or translucent in color.

What attracts flying termites?

Flying termites are highly attracted to lights. They always fly to the sources of light like lamps.

Do termites shed their wings?

When the termites mate with other termite then they land and shed their wings and start the process of making a new colony.

What do flying termites eat?

Most they feed on wood and any other things which contain cellulose like books, carpet, boxes, furniture, etc.

When do termites fly?

Usually the termites fly in the spring season when the ambient air temperature starts to rise. They emerge in large groups from their nests.

How to get rid of flying termites in the house?

Call the best termite control company for help. The exterminators will exterminate flying termites and also will help in keeping them away from your house. There are different types of termite control services available, which you can avail from pest control services. If you don’t want to face any termite problems in future then, do pre-construction termite control to avoid future infestation. And if not then don’t worry as post-construction termite infestation is also available which you can use to get rid of termite infestation at your house.