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title: "When do termites start swarming in the spring?"
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# When do termites start swarming in the spring?

Skip to Content GET A QUOTE When do termites start swarming in the spring? Swarming termites in March isn’t really breaking news. In fact, it’s typical to see termite swarms in places like Florida in the spring—even as early as February some years. Because of the wacky weather this year, swarms have followed a roller coaster pattern, emerging when it’s warm, only to disappear from sight when the cold fronts come back through. Few homeowners think about termites when it’s unusually cool, but they should. Subterranean termites are active year-round. Illustration of Subterranean Termite Swarmers begin to emerge after the last winter freeze, when the temperatures rise to the low to mid-70s. Besides swarms, one of the other most common warning signs for termites is mud tubes , which are tunnels made out of soil that subterranean termites use to travel to wood sources around homes. Swarms will be occurring early afternoon and usually after a light rain. Termites Swarming If you live in Florida, Georgia or other parts of the Southeast, you should be on the lookout for signs of termites now. Homeowners in the Northeast, Midwest and Northwest also may begin to see swarms in the weeks ahead if spring temperatures rise to the 70s; however, there are steps you can take to help prevent and control infestations —before or after swarming takes place. Learn more about termites’ spring activity. If you suspect you may have had a swarm or see any signs that make you suspicious, call your local Orkin Branch Office . A highly trained Orkin Termite Inspector will come to your home and conduct a thorough whole-home inspection. The inspector will develop a customized preventive or corrective treatment plan, backed by science, that best fits your needs. If you need some help to determine whether or not you have activity, call Orkin today for a free termite inspection of your home. Ask Orkin Get More Answers from Orkin Yard has been eaten in a random pattern Q Behind my house, my yard seems like it has been eaten up in a random pattern. I found a bunch of little black things. I think they might be pillbugs. Im worried that they might completely destroy my lawn. What should I do? Worms In Cats Bedding Q There are tiny worms in my cats bedding. What could they be? Will flea control hurt my furniture? Q I need flea and spider control. How will it affect my furniture? Do I need to be worried? Will carpenter ants bite humans? Q Carpenter ants have powerful mandibles and could bite. Will they bite humans? Will a high-performance vapor barrier ward off termites? Q Will adding a vapor barrier in a crawl space area will help ward off termites. Is that the sort of thing a termite and pest control tech could install? Why is it so hard to kill black fleas? Q I have black fleas in my house. I have tried sprays, foggers and everything else. Nothing seems to work. Why is it so hard to control these fleas? Cluster Flies | Big Files In House Q Seeing large, slow-moving black flies in your home? Learn more about cluster flies, why they appear indoors, and how Orkin Pros can help manage these pests. Why are there maggots in my kitchen? Q We have found maggots in the corners of the kitchen floor. Where could they come from and why are they here? Why are termites attracted to lines of ink? Q Why would termites follow the line of a pen? White flies in hotel bathrooms Q I found white flies in a hotel bathroom. What methods are used to control them? Get a quote today Eliminate pests and prevent future problems. We are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 877-819-5061