Termite are also called as “white ants”, aren’t out in the open. Subterranean termites like an environment which is dark, humid and protected. At SEVA we find termites as one of the major pest find in our buildings. These insects feed on wood, due to which these pest are found in our homes. The termites that are commonly encountered in our homes are the worker and the swarmer. You can identify worker termites as creamy colored, 3-4 mm long, and typically they are seen in mud foraging tube, or infested wood is broken open. Talking about the Swarmers. They are also known as winget termite. The only role of their life is reproducing and creating new termite colonies. For this purpose they are in the lookout for a mate.

These termite are find in color from yellow to black depending on the species. Like most of the flying insects, termites are attracted towards light and are often seen swarming around exterior lighting or window sills.