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swarming bugs after rain #370262

Asked October 15, 2016, 6:38 PM EDT

I had a bunch of swarming black bugs in my bathrooms after a rainstorm.  All the wings had fallen off the bugs but they were still crawling around.  They are about the size of an ant.

Alameda County California

Expert Response

The picture is pretty small but these appear to be termites. You will want to get a positive identification before moving to the treatment phase. I suggest contacting the Alameda County Cooperative Extension Office: http://cealameda.ucanr.edu
An Ask Extension Expert Replied October 15, 2016, 7:56 PM EDT
Sorry I guess you cant enlarge it heres another picture with the wings on they are small grey wings, and theres definitely attennaes on the bug,  recently I had a bunch of wood chips put in my back yard but these buys are coming in an area where there're aren't any wood chips!  thanks for your help, I will check out the link you sent.  
The Question Asker Replied October 15, 2016, 11:09 PM EDT
Same response as before. I am not able to confirm 100% that it is a termite. Please take a specimen to the Extension office to determine what the insect is, and what the treatment should be. Good Luck!
An Ask Extension Expert Replied October 15, 2016, 11:40 PM EDT

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