How do I know if I have termites or ants?

Termites Vs. Ants: Real Ways to Tell Them Apart

1. Termites have straight antennae, while ants have elbowed antennae.
2. Termites have straight, wide bodies, and ants have narrow, pinched bodies.
3. Wood damage indicates the presence of termites.
4. Ants are drawn to food debris.
5. Ants have a shorter lifespan—about a few months.

Do termites ever look like ants?

Termite swarmers can look like flying ants, and they are often confused. Often a suspected problem with termites, turns out to be a problem with carpenter ants or fire ants, because they look so similar.

Which is better ants or termites?

Termites get annihilated. Despite their average size and weight, ants are much more aggressive and almost always have numerical superiority as well. They’ll invade the termite nest, make short work of the termite warriors, then kill the termite queen and drag her from the nest.

What attracts termites to a house?

In addition to wood inside the home, termites are drawn inside by moisture, wood in contact with house foundations, and cracks in building exteriors. Different combinations of these factors attract different species. Additionally, geographic location plays a role in how likely homeowners are to deal with infestations.

Are white ants the same as termites?

White Ant is just another name for a Termite. White ants are not the same as general ants and the treatment is very different. A termite colony is largely made up of Workers and they can be white or light brown in colour, which is why they are often called white ants.

What are tiny ants in house?

The common household ants infesting in your kitchen likely belong to one of five species of tiny ant: the little black ant, the pharaoh ant, the odorous house ant, the pavement ant or the Argentine ant. All five ants are truly tiny, with workers averaging around one-eighth of an inch in length.

Do ants get rid of termites?

Ants do eat and kill termites. But ants are not a good option for termite control. Ants can never annihilate an entire termite colony. Once the ants have eaten enough of termites, they’ll leave.

What do termites hate?

Termites hate sunlight. In fact, they can actually die if they are exposed to too much sunlight and heat.

What happens if you disturb termites?

By disturbing the Termites you can cause the problem to intensify as Termites will probably retreat from the disturbed area and re–appear to attack elsewhere in your home.