One of the problems a Maryland homeowner may face are pest infestations. You may find damaged woods, see swarms of flying insects or even find a small pile of fine, sawdust like shavings. Confronted with this evidence, most people immediately think, TERMITES!
Actually we find that more often than not this damage is caused by ants and not by termites. Telling the difference between a termite or an ant may be difficult – but armed with a little bit of information, one can usually figure it out.
This is the best illustration I could find that clearly demonstrates the difference between an ant and a termite:
Illustration showing the difference between ants and termites.
Often the first indication that one has a termite or ant problem is seeing the swarms of reproductive males and females that emerge in the spring. It is not unusual for these swarms to erupt from a windowsill or other parts of a home. Other evidence may be small piles of sawdust (ants) or mud like tunnels (termites).
You may find more information on household pests at the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s website.
Please note that this page is for informational purposes only and that you should contact a professional pest control company for verification. Please give us a call if you need us to recommend a local pest control company.
