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About Termites	Are they ants or termites?
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Sentricon System	For clues to help distinguish termites from ants, examine the insects' wings, waist and antennae. While both insects have two pairs of wings, termite wings are relatively equal in size. Ant wings tend to be longer in front and shorter in back.
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	Termites swarm at various times each year according to geographic regions, species of termite and weather conditions.
	Most subterranean termites normally swarm in the daytime -- usually midday -- when it is sunny and often, right after it rains.
	Formosan termites, the most voracious species of termites, are a notable exception to this rule. They typically swarm in the early evening.
	What are Formosan Termites
	Formosan termites are more aggressive than other subterranean termite species, and reproduce faster.
	A large Formosan colony is capable of consuming wood much faster than other subterranean termites. They've been known to chew through lead, asphalt, plaster, mortar, rubber and plastic to get to underlying wood.
	Formosan colonies live in nests, or cartons, which are often underground, but may be located above ground where the termites survive without soil contact.