Picture this: you’re sitting in your living room, and all of a sudden, hundreds of winged insects are buzzing around. Freaky, right? Well, that’s exactly what a termite swarm looks like. Swarmers, as they’re called, are the reproductive termites that fly off to start new colonies—and your home could be the perfect target.
The good news is that there are early signs to watch out for. First, you might notice these flying termites themselves, especially around windows or doors. If they’ve already dropped their wings, you’ll likely find piles of wings scattered around.
Another telltale sign? Mud tubes on your foundation or walls. Termites build these tunnels to protect themselves while they move between their colony and food sources.
Finally, if you notice wood that sounds hollow when tapped or small holes with sawdust-like droppings, you might already have termites inside your walls.
Checklist: Signs of a termite swarm:
- Discarded wings around windows or doors
- Mud tubes along your home’s foundation or walls
- Hollow-sounding or damaged wood
- Small holes and sawdust-like droppings around wooden structures
If you spot any of these warning signs, it’s time to act fast.