At certain times of the year, termite colonies produce “swarmers” - the winged adults (Figure 1) that fly away to form their own colonies. ... Swarming usually occurs during the daytime and is simply nature's way of reminding you that termites are nearby.
What to do if you have swarming termites?
DO:
- Try to contain them. This can be done by shutting the door to the room that they are swarming in. ...
- Vacuum them up and throw the full bag into the garbage. The swarmers in the bag will die and they can not spread.
- Save a bag full of insects to show a trained inspector.
- Call a reputable termite company.
Do swarming termites outside mean infestation?
If you are a witness to hundreds of swarming termites outside, turn off all exterior lighting to avoid attracting them to your home. This is an indication that there is a termite colony nearby, somewhere in your yard. If you find swarming termites inside your house then you have an infestation.
