I jokingly like to start talks about termites with the thought that there are two types of homes in Kansas those that have termites and those that are going to get them. However, termites are no joking matter. As the warm days heat the soil and rain increases soil moisture, termites are spreading their wings and taking flight to find new habitat. Often, the winged pests are the only evidence of the wood-destroying insects. So if you are finding winged termites, you may have the bugs eating you out of house and home and not even know it.
Control begins with proper identification.
Termites are often confused with ants. Both insects are roughly the same size and color and have wings when ready to reproduce. Termites have thick waists, while ant waists are thin. Termites have straight antenna. Ants' antennae are elbowed they start straight, then bend 90 degrees.