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Termites

The difference between flying
ants and termites.

Flying Ant Flying Ant

Wings:
Front pair is longer that rear pair

Body:
Red, brown, black in color. Has 3 segments (body parts)


Termite Termite

Wings:
Both pairs are equal in length

Body:
Black in color, non-segmented (Eastern Subterranean termite)


Flying ants might get in your sugar bowl, but termites will eat up the wood that supports your home!

Check Your Home for Termites!


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