Termite Swarming

Termites become most visible when they swarm – especially if the swarm happens inside a home. Swarming occurs when termites decide to expand their territory. Hundreds to thousands of termites may abandon the nest to create new colonies. These swarmers shed their wings when they arrive at their destination and never fly again.

A telltale sign that a termite swarm happened inside a home is the appearance of hundreds of discarded wings on or around windowsills, because the termites will attempt to get outside by flying toward the light.

Swarms inside a home almost always mean infestation and a pest professional should be contacted for an inspection.

Different species of termites swarm at different times during the year. Click here for more information about termite species in your region and their swarming habits.