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The Swarmers are Coming! The Swarmers are Coming!

4/7/2017

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Swarms
​by Stephen E. Yocum
They swarm in 
Their thousands,
Moving as one, 
Erratic it seems,
Rolling and undulating,
Rippling like a 
wave on the sea
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Spring is upon us, and with spring comes warmth and rain. With warmth and rain, come the termite swarmers. 
So, what exactly are termite swarmers? 
Termite swarmers are adult termites with wings who leave their colonies to mate and create new colonies. These winged termites swarm to find a mate. Once they've mated, the termites lose their wings and find a source to lay their eggs and build their colonies.
These particular winged termites sole purpose is to reproduce. They are not physically capable of eating wood, and they aren't even able to bite or chew, but they are a sign that termites are around us.

While those swarms you see hovering around the street lamps and porch lights may not be capable of eating your home, you can almost guarantee their offspring will gladly get to chomping.


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Termite Life Cycle Courtesy of Texas A&M
If you happen to see signs of swarmers (ex. a mass of flying insects at night near lights sources, abandoned wings either in your home or on your porch/deck) it's important not to panic. This is NOT an indication that your home is infested; however, they are indeed a sign that termites are nearby, mating, and looking to build new colonies.  

​Chances are if you're seeing swarmers, there's an already mature colony not too far away from your home. ​While it is true that it is important not to panic, you really should take this season seriously. This is a great opportunity and visual cue and warning to have your home inspected and placed under either a termite protection bond or a termite service plan. 
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Did you know that your home is 10 times more likely to be destroyed by termites than by fire? Each year, termites will do over $5 billion in damage by infesting 1 in every 30 homes. According to Termite Infestation Probability Zones (TIP Zones), South Carolina is located in TIP Zone #1 which means the potential for termite damage is considered significant.
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Wood Damaged by Termites
Charleston, SC is an area of extreme high risk. Both subterranean and drywood termites are known to damage homes in South Carolina. In particular Formosan termites were first discovered in the continental U.S. in Charleston in the 1950s. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Americans spend more than $1 billion annually to repair property damage caused by Formosan termites.
Why take that risk with the most important financial investment you've made? 
Call Champion Pest Management to schedule your free termite inspection. 
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8 Comments
Zachary Tomlinson link
1/29/2021 09:33:56 am

My aunt saw a couple of small insect wings around her prized wooden figurines lately. What you said about how these termites are pests that feed on wood and leave wings while scouting a home is very scary. I should share this with her and recommend that she reach out to a pest control expert before it's too late.

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Farrah link
3/9/2021 04:48:53 am

Great content.
I appreciate your article very helpful.
Thank you for sharing your information.

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Zoe link
7/26/2022 08:58:47 am

What an exquisite article! Your post is very helpful right now. Thank you for sharing this informative one.

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Henry Killingsworth link
12/12/2022 03:59:08 pm

It was interesting to me when you mentioned that seeing termite swarmers means that there is a mature colony in the area. Are there chemical sprays that can be applied to your home that can keep termites away? It seems like preventing termite infestations is going to be a lot more affordable than repairing the damage they can cause.

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Braden Bills link
12/19/2022 12:11:42 pm

I didn't know that summer could be such a big time for termites. It might be a good idea to have my home checked for them next season. That way, I don't have to worry about them causing any structural damage to my home.

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Mia Evans link
1/23/2023 11:30:45 pm

It got me when you said that there must already be a mature colony in our home when we see swarmers. Because of that, I already need to hire a termite control company to address that kind of issue in our shed. Hopefully, we are not too late, because the shed is also quite near our actual house.

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Millie Hue link
1/30/2023 11:51:18 pm

I never took into account the fact that having warmers around means that there is already a mature colony on our property. I noticed this in the shed of my sister's place when I ask to borrow some of her garden tools. So I should tell her to hire a termite control professional now before they even reach her actual home.

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Eli Richardson link
3/1/2023 04:19:04 pm

Recently, my brother moved to another house, and when I visited him, I noticed signs of termites all over the floor. I'm glad you described how to identify swarmers and what kind of damage they'd do to our home, so I'll make sure my brother knows about this right now. Thank you for the information on how to deal with a swarmers' infestation without panicking.

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