Regardless of the species of termite, a swarm generally lasts several hours. During a termite swarm, the insects will travel from the colony a short distance before seeking cover to mate. Most die before mating, if a swarm occurs outdoors. Any termites that do manage to mate will become the founders of a new colony that will grow for several years before swarming.

Swarms that occur outdoors are not usually noticed. If termites swarm inside your home, however, the signs are unmistakable, particularly if you are actually present in the room at the time. Indoor swarmers will emerge from a wall and fly towards light sources-doors, windows, and even light bulbs. If nobody is present when the swarm occurs, the signs are still difficult to miss, as thousands of dead termites cannot easily be overlooked. You'll also likely find large numbers of wings at or near sources of light.

What to Do?

If you detect any signs of infestation, the next step is having a professional inspector come to your home to confirm that the infestation is an active one. Treating your home will come after that-but don't panic if you can't get all of this done immediately. Termites feed very slowly, and waiting a month or two to treat your home won't cause much extra damage.

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