Flying termites, also known as Alates, are typically the first sign of termite infestation.
That’s because most termites hide inside the wood or soil.
Flying termites, on the other hand, will go out in the open during a swarm.
“Swarming” is an event where mass termites gather to mate and start a new colony.
If you don’t see them flying, you may see their discarded wings.
Swarms don’t last long.
Once the mating is over, flying termites lose their wings.
In some cases, these discarded wings are only signs that a swarm ever happened.
If you see discarded wings, it means there’s you’re near an expanding, mature termite colony.
Another common early sign of an infestation is mud tubes.
Mud tubes are typically the first indication of Subterranean termites infestation.
These termites use these tubes to travel safely between a food source and the nest.
Mud tubes take on different forms: working tube, exploratory tube, and drop tubes.
Working and exploratory tubes look like veins running up against your wall.
Drop tubes look like calcium deposits that hang in caves.
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