re: Termite swarms in BR

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WHY DO TERMITES SWARM?

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Swarming termites, also known as alates, are the reproductive members of a termite colony.

While most of the members in a colony are worker termites that damage structures as they feed, the sole purpose of the alates is to leave the colony, reproduce and sustain their species.

Alates do not bite, sting or even eat wood, and simply letting your customer know that up front can lower anxiety levels substantially.

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As alates get ready to swarm, they first prepare a swarm tube for a “launch site” and then wait patiently for the right conditions to ensure their highest probability of survival.

They swarm into the air from hidden areas within the colony with each individual swarmer taking a brief flight that may only last a few seconds.

They are not strong fliers, so after a short flight, they land, break their wings from their bodies and pair with a mating partner.

The future queen leads the way traveling on foot to find a place to start a new colony as the king faithfully follows her to their new home.

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