(Above) A soldier and immature alate can be seen. It appears they are a species of Reticulitermes. (Above) Fledgeling wings can be spotted on the immature alates. (Above) A worker is spotted at the bottom of the picture. Spread the love...
Above – Amitermes dentatus alate reproductive (without wings). Above – Amitermes soldier. The mandibles have a small tooth on either inward side.
You may also see shed wings that look like fish scales or mud tubes erected along the outside of your house. Can Termites Harm People? Termites can bite or sting people, but these injuries are not dangerous. Along with this, termites don’t transmit diseases to people. If your home has...
LA's best for 7 years in a row! In many areas of Greater Los Angeles subterranean termites started swarming. If you see flying small black termites with gray wings bigger than thorax and equal size, there is no need to get upset and think it will need a speedy remedy. You can clean ...
The name of the termites' order is derived from their having equal wings, iso-=equal and pteron=wing. The wings are quickly shed after flight with a simple body flick when the swarming termites find a new nest site, pair up and dig in. The remnant of a wing is a distinct triangular ...
In the latter case the respective wings (3) are sited above ground level on either side with the leg lining the internal face. Lap joints are provided between lengths and the strip may be sandwiched in mortar.
(without wings). Each caste ensures a specific role within the colony; thus, the soldiers are involved in defense, workers in elementary tasks (gathering food, taking care of the queen and king and constructing or repairing the nest) and the reproductive caste ensure the function of ...
Mud tunnels are important parts of termite colonies & are also likely signs of an active termite infestation. Call an Orkin Pro for termite pest control today.
You find swarming termites (black with white wings or reddish with blackish wings) Subterranean termite swarmers appear in the United States starting in February (south Florida) and swarm until early June for the northern areas of the United States. In most instances of swarming, the individual...