When Are Termites Active?
WouterWhile most termites don’t make much of a showing during the cold months of winter, the truth is that they are still doing their jobs. They’re busy tunneling through your wood. But it doesn’t mean that you’ll see any of them.
Depending on your climate, the activity of termites may vary significantly from season to season. They are more active in the warmer months. They’re more likely to attack when they’re hungry, but they don’t generally move into your home.
Interestingly enough, some people believe that termites have a limited lifespan. Termites are a resilient insect. Their nifty little mechanisms allow them to survive long periods of time. But in reality, they die off when they can no longer sustain their energy levels. The reason for this is that they have to spend more of their energy on feeding themselves and their offspring.
There are many different species of subterranean termites. Some, such as the invasive formosan, will swarm during the day. Others, such as the drywood, swarm at night. And some, such as the light Southern subterranean, swarm in the fall.
Regardless of the type of termite, there are several ways to tell if a termite is in your house. Some things to look for include a winged swarmer. This is an indication that you have a mature colony. It’s also possible to see a reproductive swarm. The queen and king both swarm and leave their nest to mate.
