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Flying Termite
Homeowners often first become aware of termite infestation due to the presence of flying termites. While flying termites closely resemble winged ants, there are clear differences in their appearance. Ants have three distinct body segments and termites have only an apparent elongated body and head segment. Termites also have four wings of equal size. Ant antennae bend at 90-degree angles, while the antennae of the termite are straight.
Flying termites are visible when their colony swarms. Swarms are provoked by heavy rainfall and warm, humid temperatures. Swarms occur when established colonies produce winged male and female termites in order to reproduce. After these mating flights, fertilized termites shed their wings and go on to establish new colonies. Termites seen flying in a home are indicative of a mature colony. A professional extermination program is needed.
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