What Are Flying Termites?
WouterFlying termites are reproductive insects that can be seen in swarms. This is a sign that the termite colony is active and establishing a new colony.
In order to prevent these insects from invading your home, you should ensure that there is a proper dead zone around your house. This dead zone should be 6 inches or more. You should also keep your house and yard clear of debris. You should also make sure that all open windows have screens.
When it comes to eradicating flying termites, you should contact a pest control expert. This is because these pests are hard to kill on your own. If you do not know how to treat them, you may cause more damage.
Typically, flying termites appear when it is humid and warm. This is because they are searching for a mate. They also need moisture in order to survive.
Once they find a mate, the male and female alates will travel to a good place to start a colony. This can take 3 to 6 years. They will then become the primary reproducers of the colony.
During this time, they will lose their wings. Then they will fly to the source of food, wood. These termites will feed on it.
During the mating flight, they will be attracted to light. It is a good idea to have a flashlight and keep the area surrounding your home illuminated.
Termites have a cuticle that sheds at each stage of their life cycle. The cuticle is the outer layer of the termite’s body.
