Public Service Announcement! This wet weather, following months of dry weather provides ideal conditions for Ag or Desert Termites to emerge to mating swarms.
It would not be uncommon to see 1/4 to 1/2 inch flying brown insects accumulated around light colored doors, garage doors, walls, or under porch lights.
Desert Termites should not cause major concern. They are not wood feeders, instead feeding on grasses. They may be an issue in an urban landscape or agricultural hay field, but generally their damage isn't worth the cost to treat them (although there are exceptions).
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| Desert Termite swarmers (reproductives) |
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| A Desert Termite swarm. |
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