The Winged Termites or reproducing alates are the members of the termite colony whose sole purpose is to fly into the air and find a mate and reproduce. When they show up in your home in large numbers, you have a termite infestation in your home. These reproducers do not damage or eat your home, but when they are present, the other members of the termite colony are also present including the workers who can do significant damage to your home. Termites in the U.S. do more damage in dollars than fire, floods, and tornados combined.