Ants that fly look really similar to termites which makes it really difficult for people to recognise if there is a risk of a termite infestation.
Check out the infographic below that will help you determine if you have to be concerned about termites in your home.
The table below also lists down a few more differences which can help you spot the difference between termites & ants.
Ant & Termite Differences
| Differences | Ants | Termites |
|---|---|---|
| Antennae | Bent or elbowed antennae | Straight, beaded antennae |
| Body shape | Narrow waistline | Broad waistline |
| Swarmer wings | Front wings are longer than their rear wings | Wings are equal in length |
| Colour | Reddish or dark-colored | Transparent, light or creamy white in colour |
| Behaviour | They merely dig into wood to excavate a space for their nests; they do not eat the wood but simply push detritus out through the openings of he galleries of their colonies | Termites eat the wood in which they nest |
| Wood Tunnel | Very smooth and finished | Rough and ragged because they are filled with layers of soil and mud |
| Nest Appearance | Ant nests look like a pile of mud and are called “anthills” | Has straight mud tunnels that run along the structure of their nests |
If you’ve identified that you do indeed have a possible termite infestation drop us a line!
