What It Means If You See Termite Swarmers Around Your Long Island Property
Do you know what a swarmer is? It is a type of termite. In a termite colony, there are different termites with different roles to play. The queen produces offspring and helps her colony grow. The king does his part with the reproductive process and also helps to raise the new termites. There are no dead-beat dads in a termite colony. But the dads aren't the providers in this family. Workers take on that role. Worker termites are the only termites that eat. The rest of the termites in the colony get their food from the workers through a process called trophallaxis. As termite workers eat, they are protected by soldier termites. These termites have big orange heads and black pincers that help them fight predators. Last, we have the swarmers. Here's what you should know about them and what it means when you see swarmers around your Long Island property.
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When Will I See Termite Swarmers?
Swarms typically happen in the spring. The conditions in spring inspire the release of these male and female winged reproductives. It is important to keep an eye out for them and to take steps to reduce conditions that attract them to your property. If termites are not already in the ground on your property, swarmers can begin a nest in your yard. Here are two things they're looking for:
- While termite swarmers don't eat, their babies do. Therefore, they are looking for sources of decaying wood. Removing these sources can help you resist an infestation. Some wood that termites eat are logs, stumps, firewood, old fences, old decks, and the trim around flower beds.
