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| WHAT are termite swarms? |
| A termite swarm is when a large number of
winged termites simultaneously fly from their nest through a
crack in a structure or a hole in the ground. |
| DO swarmers cause damage? |
| No, swarmers do not usually cause damage.
However, they are an indicator that active termite infestation
could be present. An active infestation could cause damage. |
| HOW will I know if I've had a swarm? |
| If you witness a swarm, you will see lots
of half inch dark bugs fly out of a crack toward a source of
light. If you are lucky enough to miss the swarm, you will likely
find a pile of wings which are shed by the swarming termites
and the bodies which will dry up and die quickly in a house. |
| WHAT should I do if I have a swarm? |
| Contact Alexander to schedule an appointment
for an inspector to come out and inspect your house and recommend
appropriate treatment. |
| WHY do termites swarm? |
| Termites swarm in order to mate and establish
new nest sites. However, very few, if any "swarmers"
survive long enough to form a new colony, especially if the
swarm occurs inside a house. |
| WHEN do termites swarm? |
| In Georgia, termites usually swarm in the
spring and often after a rain. They usually swarm at the hottest
part of the day, between 10am and 3pm. |
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