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February into spring are common seasons for many ant and termite species.
Termites and ants look very similar, you may not know if that winged insect inside your home or under the porch light is a termite or an ant. The body shape is the easiest clue. There are three ways to differentiate termites and ants: antennae, wings, and body shape.

Types Of Termite

King - There is only one king - the male termite that mates with the queen to help found the colony. He plays an important role in the beginning of the colony, helping to raise the younger termites as the queen lays eggs. When the founding king dies, in some species a reproductive will grow into a replacement king.

Queens - Unlike many kinds of ants, termites often have more than one queen. There is a primary queen, which is usually the first termite that founded the colony, along with several other secondary queens that also lay eggs and will take over if the primary queen is killed.

Workers - These termites stay inside the nest, building it, tending to eggs and larva, and gathering food. They are white and often die easily outside the tunnels they have built from exposure to sunlight.

Reproductive's (also called Neotenics or Swarmers) - The ones you most often see - they fly around in swarms attempting to start new nests. They can also become a queens if needed. They will fly for short periods, shedding their wings when they have found a new home.

Our full service termite control department provides traditional and alternative treatments subterranean termites.

Traditional treatments

Baiting Systems ( Advanced, First Line or system of choice) 

Soil treatment for subterranean termites (Localized or Perimeter Treatment)

Alternative treatments (zero to minimal pesticide use)

Borates (Timbor, Bora-Care)

Call for Free evaluation to see what option is best for you.

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