Getting Rid of Flying Termites

Have you been seeing winged termites flying around your home recently? As we approach the warmer seasons in Albuquerque NM, termites will start swarming again to find new places to live and wood to feed on. Termites are the most destructive pests in the United States, causing an estimated $5 billion in damage every year! It’s no secret that a termite sighting is bad news. So, how can you get rid of the flying termites you’re seeing? Read on to learn from our termite control team at Pest Defense Solutions!

Do I Have Flying Termites?

Winged termites go by a few different names; they’re called swarmers, alates, and reproductives depending on who you ask. Their purpose is to grow and spread their colony to new locations and find new food sources. Some people confuse them for flying ants, so it’s important to know the differences in order to take action when you have termites. Here’s how you can tell apart flying ants vs flying termites:

1. Termites are lighter in color than ants in most cases
2. Ants have slender figures with pinched waists, while termites have a more broad appearance
3. Termites have two pairs of equal-sized wings, but ants’ forewings are larger than their hind wings

If you have flying termites around your home, it could either mean that swarmers are looking to settle on your property, or you have a preexisting termites infestation that’s reaching the point at which it needs to spread. Neither is good news, but the latter is frightening.

How to Get Rid of Flying Termites in Albuquerque NM

If you are seeing swarmers in or around your home, you can take these measures to prevent them from taking up residence:

• Make sure your drainage systems are leading water away from your home and foundation
• Fix any leaky pipes to prevent wood from becoming water-damaged
• Store your firewood away from your home and off of the ground
• Move mulch away from your home’s foundation

These steps will make it less likely for termites to want to break into your home because of their limited access to damaged wood. However, if you’re seeing swarmers on your property, you should check around your home for termite damage. The presence of termites with wings could indicate a quite serious termite infestation.

Professional Termite Removal with Pest Defense Solutions

If you do find termite damage in your home along with swarmers, call your local pest control company right away. Our termite control team at Pest Defense Solutions has dealt with all sizes of termite infestations in Albuquerque and have the skills and experience to get rid of termites in your home. We will also identify vulnerabilities that could have caused the infestation to help you keep termites out for good. Contact us today for a free quote!