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This is Roger Tinker, owner and general manager of all star pest control in Columbus, Georgia. We’re going to talk about swarming ants. First thing that you need to know is that ants, depending on the type can swarm anywhere from June, all the way up to September. Now, the reason that ant swarm is it they swarm to fly out to meet and to start new colonies. Now that’s how they preserve the species. Now keep in mind that colonies had been known to hold or have over a million ants in it. Now, the next thing, how do I tell an ant from a termite because in the same same timeframe, usually a little earlier, but up to September or later, termites will small, three or $4 magnifying glass will make this really easy. If you will take the dead termite or the date at which I want it might be an ant has a pinched waist. course they have antennae on their head. They have a pinched waist. And the wings are two different sizes. That’s an ant. If it has a straight antennae, a waist that is the same size as the rest of the body. And all four wings are equal. Then you have a termite and certainly if you have termites, you need to call a professional because Termites can do a whole lot of damage. Now back to ants, ants can do damage as well. There are some asset like to get in electrical boxes and they’ve been known to short out electricity and houses doesn’t happen often. But it can. There’s a lot more the information that’s available for you. If you have any questions feel free to call us that all star pest control
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