subject: How To Determine If They Are Flying Ants [print this page] How To Determine If They Are Flying Ants How To Determine If They Are Flying Ants
Flying ants and termites in some ways can look quite similar in the distance, but when you look at them closely they are very different. Here are some pointers, that will help you to determine the difference between the two insects. These methods can be used by yourself or by someone else to determine if it is flying ants or termites. If you can capture one of these creatures. It can be either alive or dead. It maybe easier to capture one if it is deceased. So, spray the insects so that you can have a closer look. To determine what insect it is have a look at the antennae. When the insects are flying ants, the antennae will be bent, in the same way that an elbow does. Whereas the termite will have their's straight. The texture of them is also quite different too, the antennae for the flying ants is scaled when looking at it, while the termite has an antennae that has a more beaded look. Look at the wings. The insects will have two sets of wings, one in the back and one in the front. To see if its flyings ants look at the length of the wing sets. The wings for the flying ants is longer than what it is in the back. Whereas the termites will have their wings equally matched. Look at the shape of the insects and compare the differences. The insects will both have sections that are split into three different parts: the thorax, the abdomen and the head. If it is flying ants it will have a narrow abdomen while the termites will have a thick and larger abdomen. Knowing what the difference between the flying ants and termites, will help you to determine what type of remedy you should use in killing the insect problem at home. As each insects will have their own likes and dislikes. There are some ants that will like sweet foods while other ants like protein and grease. Knowing what ant it is and determining what ant is in your home, will make it much easier for you to kill them. Once you have determined what ant it is, you will then know where to place the trap and how to get rid of your ant infestation once and for all. These traps for your ants should be placed in the areas of where the ants are coming in, such as the door ways or windows of your home. Use some double sided sticky tape, with some sticky sugary substance to capture the flying ants.
