How can I tell termites from flying ants?
Termites have straight antennae, a thick waist and four wings of equal length. Flying ants have bent antennae, a pinched waist and longer front wings.
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Termites have straight antennae, a thick waist and four wings of equal length. Flying ants have bent antennae, a pinched waist and longer front wings.
What to know
- Look at the waist first: thick means termite.
- Termite wings break off easily.
- Keep a few in a bag to show a pro.
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