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Common Name: |
Swarmer |
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Scientific Name: |
Reticulitermes flavipes |
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| . | .Identification:
Swarming generally occurs
during the spring but occasionally a few smaller swarms may occur during the
summer. Swarming most often occurs during the morning following a warm rain
shower whereby the soil temperature is around 70°F.
The swarmers are about 3/8" long (including wings) with a dark brown body and a small fontanelle (frontal gland pore) on its head. Their wings are brownish grey with two dark solid veins along the forefront of the front wings. The front wing is distinctly larger than hind wing. Swarmers are usually produced after this period and are an indication a large termite nest is in the vicinity, a sure danger sign and a warning that professional protection is required. |
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