Termites & Wood Pests · Austin, Texas
Ant vs. Termite Swarmers
Termite swarmers have straight antennae, a thick waist, and two pairs of equal-length wings. Ant swarmers have elbowed antennae, a pinched waist, and front wings longer than the hind wings.
Quick answerMagic Pest & Lawn quotes wood-boring pests after a look at the damage. We offer preventative termite treatment, but we don't treat active termite infestations or write WDI reports for home sales. Call or text 512-203-0525.
Signs you have them
- A burst of winged insects indoors
- Discarded wings on windowsills
Why it matters
Ant swarmers mean a mature colony nearby. Termite swarmers indoors usually mean an active infestation in the structure.
How we treat it
Send us a photo and we'll help identify it. Ant swarmers are handled with ant treatment. For termite swarmers indoors, we'll refer you to a termite specialist, since we don't treat active infestations.
Prevention
- Save a few swarmers in a bag or photograph them for identification
- Vacuum the rest
Where we treat ant vs. termite swarmers
Season in Central Texas: Active Feb–Aug; peak Mar–May.
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