Ant or termite?
Both are swarming now. One is a problem; the other is a BIG problem.
INDIANAPOLIS, April 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- It's that time of year again — termites are swarming. Have you seen them in your house? Or have you seen flying ants? It can be difficult to tell the difference, but the difference can make a big impact on your wallet.
The best way to tell the difference between ants and termites is to look for a pinched waist and wings of unequal length. Those two characteristics along with bent or elbowed antennae, equal flying ants. If you see a flying insect with wings of equal length and a waist that remains thick (does not narrow) and straight antennae, you most likely have termites.
"Knowing the difference between ants and termites means the difference between small, manageable damage and thousands of dollars' worth of damage," says Neil Spomer, a researcher for Dow AgroSciences and the Sentricon® System. "Termites are very destructive insects, and they're out in full effect this time of year. If you see swarming termites in your house, call a pest professional. A can of insect killer will not solve your problem."
The National Pest Management Association estimates that subterranean termites cost homeowners $5 billion per year to repair damages. That's more than fires, earthquakes and tornadoes combined.
Visit Sentricon.com to learn more about the No. 1 brand in termite protection.1 Developed through extensive research on termite behavior, Sentricon targets the whole termite colony. Installed by a Certified Sentricon Specialist®, Sentricon stations are placed in a protective ring around the perimeter of the home. Termites eat the bait placed in the stations and share it with the rest of the colony, eventually eliminating the entire colony, including the termite queen. No queen. No colony. No problem.
About Dow AgroSciences
The Dow AgroSciences Urban Pest Management business is a leader in providing innovative solutions for the structural pest management, postharvest commodity and turf and ornamental market segments. Learn more about the Sentricon System and the Certified Sentricon Specialist™ at www.sentricon.com. Dow AgroSciences discovers, develops, and brings to market crop protection and plant biotechnology solutions for the growing world. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, Dow AgroSciences is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company and had annual global sales of $7.3 billion in 2014. Learn more at www.dowagro.com. Follow Dow AgroSciences on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+, or subscribe to our News Release RSS Feed.
1Jefferson Davis Associates 2008
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