09/18/2026
Think you spotted a termite? 👀 Don’t let the wings fool you.
Flying ants and termite swarmers can look surprisingly similar at first glance, but the antennae, waist, and wings can help tell them apart.
And if it IS a termite, there’s one more question: Drywood or subterranean? 🧐
🏠 Drywood termite swarmers are typically larger, reddish-brown, and commonly swarm in the warmer months, often later in the day or evening.
🌱 Subterranean termite swarmers are typically smaller and darker, and their colonies live underground with termites traveling between the soil and the structure.
Seeing swarmers inside your home, especially emerging from a wall, ceiling, window frame, baseboard, or other part of the structure? That’s worth paying attention to. An inspection can help determine exactly what you’re dealing with, and where it’s coming from.
📞 Not sure what’s flying around your house? Let The Termite Guy take a look.
Call 877-TERMITE (877-837-6483) to schedule an inspection.