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Signs you have termites

  • Mud tubes
  • Noticeable floor or ceiling damage
  • Swarms of flying insects indoors
  • Cracked paint or plaster on walls

Can you tell the difference between an ant and a Termite?

Here is how:

Ants

Body Type

3 well-defined segments: head, thorax, abdomen

Antennae

bent or elbowed

Wings

4 wings with 2 longer, 2 shorter.

Diet

depends on the species; mostly omnivorous, eating plants or animals.

Visibility

Workers are black, brown, or reddish. Seen out in the open

Attracted to Moisture and Wood: Dig into wood to excavate their nests, Wood destroying ants, such as carpenter ants, may tunnel through wood for nesting purposes. Controlled by standard pest control procedures.

Termites

Body Type

Termite also have 3 segments but appear to only have two. Thorax and abdomen appear to be one segment.

Antennae

straight and beaded

Wings

4 wings of equal size and shape and longer than the length of the body.

Diet

Wood because they need cellulose to survive

Visibility

Workers are transparent, light, or creamy white in color, typically only visible if an active feeding site is exposed. Swarmer’s are dark brown or black if inside a home they typically trail to light such as a window.

Attracted to Moisture and Wood: Galleries in wood are rugged and filled with termite mud. Licensed pest control company required for treatment.

Treatment

  • Bait Station
  • Liquid treatments
  • Combination of both products

In Texas, Termite treatment must be performed by a licensed, professional, pest control company with The Texas Department of Agriculture. Give Right Angle Pest Services a call so we can determine the best treatment for your home.

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