The reproductive forms of desert termites fly out of their colonies to mate in the spring and summer months when it’s hot and very humid. The winged versions are called swarmers or alates.

Flying Ants vs. Termites: Diet Termites are detritivores, which means they feed on dead plants and trees, although wood makes up the majority of their diet. They get their nutrients from cellulose ...

NEW ORLEANS — More than 200 downed trees were reported to the 911 call center in New Orleans from Hurricane Zeta and many of those trees fell because they were termite infested and couldn't ...

Ever seen tiny discarded insect wings while out on a hike or near your house? They’re leftovers from a huge termite swarm. Once a year, western subterranean termites fly out by the thousands ...

The reproductive forms of desert termites fly out of their colonies to mate in the spring and summer months when it’s hot and very humid. The winged versions are called swarmers or alates.