Where Do Flying Termites Come From?
WouterFlying termites are a type of reproductive caste member of termite colonies. They are responsible for establishing new colonies. They are attracted to light and can travel through light sources such as windows.
These termites can cause damage to wooden furniture and walls. They will also destroy picture frames and books. They can also infest the timber of your roof. The most common places to find a colony are door frames, baseboards, and hardwood floors.
Termite swarms are formed during the mating season. The swarm is a concentration of male alates that are attracted to the female pheromone. They then begin searching for a suitable place to start a new colony.
Termite swarmers are not very good fliers. This is why they are sometimes only found as dead insects. They can be killed when they are unable to escape a house or on hot surfaces. They can also die on window sills or open areas.
These swarmers usually fly during the day. If you see a swarm of termites on your house, you should contact a pest control service immediately. You can also bring them to your local cooperative extension center for identification.
Termites create mud tubes to get to food sources. These mud tubes are hollow corridors of mud, normally around wooden furniture. They do not intentionally create these holes. They are created to protect themselves from open air and insect predators.
Termite colonies can be very large and can be almost a million members. Termites have different swarming seasons, depending on the species.
