How To Get Rid Of Flying Termites

Flying termites, often called swarmers, are the reproductive members of a termite colony. Seeing them inside your home or business indicates that a colony is nearby or that existing infestation has reached maturity. While DIY efforts can help reduce or prevent swarms, it’s important to understand that eliminating flying termites entirely without professional help is extremely difficult. Still, there are practical steps a homeowner or business owner can take:

Identify the Source

Check for mud tubes or damaged wood: Flying termites typically emerge near established colonies. Look in crawl spaces, basements, around foundation cracks, and wooden structures.
Differentiate from ants: Termites have straight antennae, a uniform body shape, and wings of equal size, while flying ants have bent antennae and uneven wings.

Remove Swarmers Immediately

Vacuum them up: Use a vacuum cleaner to remove flying termites you see indoors. Dispose of the vacuum bag immediately outside.
Do not crush indoors: Crushing can release pheromones that attract more termites.

Reduce Attraction

Turn off lights at night near entry points, as swarmers are attracted to light.
Seal entry points: Close cracks around windows, doors, and foundation to prevent swarmers from entering.

Use DIY Treatments

Liquid termiticides: Non-repellent termiticides (like fipronil or imidacloprid-based products) can be applied around the foundation to kill termites on contact.
Termite baits: Some DIY termite bait stations are available. Place them around your property where swarming has been observed. Termites will carry the bait back to the colony.
Diatomaceous earth: Lightly sprinkle around foundation gaps and window sills; it dehydrates insects but is less effective for active colonies.

Remove Wood and Moisture Sources

Eliminate wood-to-soil contact: Firewood, mulch, or wooden structures touching soil are prime termite highways.
Repair leaks: Termites are attracted to moisture, so fix plumbing leaks, roof leaks, or damp areas.
Ventilate crawl spaces: Reducing humidity discourages termite activity.

Monitor for Activity

Sticky traps: Place sticky traps in areas where swarmers appear to gauge activity.
Regular inspections: Check wood structures, floors, and walls for hollow-sounding wood, frass (termite droppings), or mud tubes.

Limitations of DIY Methods

Flying termites are just the tip of the iceberg; the colony itself may be hidden deep in soil or wood.
DIY methods rarely eliminate a large, established colony.
Professional termite control often combines soil treatment, baiting systems, and colony eradication for long-term results.

For temporary control, remove swarmers, reduce moisture, seal entry points, and consider localized treatments or baits. For lasting elimination, especially if structural damage is a risk, our professional termite control is strongly recommended.

The Best Way To Get Rid Of Flying Termites

Our professional pest control is the best way to get rid of flying termites because termite infestations are typically hidden, persistent, and structurally damaging, and DIY methods alone rarely eliminate the problem completely. Here’s why hiring our professionals is superior:

Accurate Identification

Our professionals can differentiate termites from flying ants or other insects, which is critical because treatments differ.
We can determine the species of termite (subterranean vs. drywood), which dramatically influences the control method.

Colony Detection

Flying termites are only the reproductive members of the colony. The main colony can be hidden underground or within wood, sometimes hundreds of feet away from where swarmers appear.
Our professionals use advanced inspection techniques to locate colonies that are invisible to the naked eye.

Effective Treatment

Targeted termiticides: Our licensed applicators have access to professional-grade soil treatments and non-repellent chemicals that are more potent and longer-lasting than over-the-counter products.
Baiting systems: Our professionals can place and monitor termite bait stations strategically to eliminate the entire colony.
Wood treatments: For drywood termites, our professionals can perform localized injections or fumigation where needed.

Long-Term Prevention

Our professionals don’t just kill visible termites—we create a barrier and monitoring system to prevent future infestations.
We can advise on moisture management, wood-to-soil separation, and structural modifications, which significantly reduce the risk of re-infestation.

Safety and Compliance

Termiticides and fumigants can be hazardous if misused, especially around children, pets, or food areas. Our professionals are trained in safe application techniques and follow regulatory guidelines.
Using chemicals improperly can cause limited effectiveness or accidental contamination, leaving you still at risk.

Cost vs. Damage

While DIY methods may seem cheaper, missed colonies can lead to structural damage that is far more expensive to repair.
Our professional control may seem costly upfront, but it saves money in the long term by protecting the home or business from major damage.

Our professionals combine expertise, advanced detection, effective treatments, safety, and prevention to not just kill the swarmers you see, but to eradicate the colony and protect your property. DIY methods can reduce visible termites temporarily, but they rarely achieve long-term elimination or protect your structure.

Get Rid Of Flying Termites With Miche Pest Control

Hiring our team of professionals at Miche Pest Control is an investment in long-term protection, expertise, and peace of mind. Here’s why:

Personalized Service and Local Expertise: We know the specific pest pressures in the area—such as seasonal rodent activity, regional ant species, or local termite threats. Our technicians understand the environment, climate, and building types common to the area, allowing them to provide targeted, effective treatments.
High-Quality, Comprehensive Solutions: As a full-service provider, we doe’t just treat surface problems; we address the root causes. From inspections and prevention to exclusion and ongoing maintenance, we deliver complete, integrated pest management (IPM) programs designed to both eliminate infestations and prevent future ones.
Accountability and Reliability: We live and die by our reputation. We rely on trust, referrals, and repeat business, meaning we're committed to doing the job right the first time and providing exceptional customer care.
Faster Response Times: We respond quickly to emergencies and schedule services sooner than large, national chains. Especially when you’re dealing with urgent pest issues like rodents or wasps, that speed matters.
Customized Treatment Plans: We tailor our services to your property’s specific needs instead of using one-size-fits-all chemical treatments. This results in safer, more effective pest control that minimizes environmental impact and reduces unnecessary pesticide use.
Highly Trained, Experienced Technicians: We invest in training, certification, and continuing education for our technicians. We stay current on the latest pest biology, control techniques, and safety standards.
Long-Term Prevention and Value: Our focus on providing quality service means fewer callbacks, longer-lasting protection, and better value over time. Instead of repeated, temporary fixes, you get strategic solutions that protect your home or business for the long run and provide better peace of mind.

Hiring our team means you get expertise you can trust, faster service, safer and more effective treatments, and long-term results that protect both your property and your peace of mind. Contact us today!