Termite season is among us. Do you know what they look like? Termites are often confused with ants, so here’s a quick course in the differences to help you determine which pest you have.
- Termites have rectangular shaped bodies with no constrictions.
- Ants have a narrow, constricted waist.
- Termites have straight, beaded antennae.
- Ants have bent antennae.
- When wings are present, termites have wings of equal length.
- Winged ants will have a shorter hind wing and longer front wing.
- Termites are generally light in color.
- Ants are usually dark in color.
- Termites only eat wood, including paper products.
- Ants will eat just about anything!
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