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This afternoon we noticed several groupings of tiny white/cream insects - some with wings, some without - on our front patio. We also noticed a couple...
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Termites? #882954
Asked August 26, 2024, 1:25 AM EDT
This afternoon we noticed several groupings of tiny white/cream insects - some with wings, some without - on our front patio. We also noticed a couple of larger darker winged insects in the same area. Are they termites that will need pest control?
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi Sarah,
Those are ants, rather than termites. If you zoom in on the photo, you can see that those insects have antennae that are slightly bent or elbowed. This is a characteristic of ants. Termites have straight antennae.
Here is a link to a photo of subterranean termites for comparison...
https://bugguide.net/node/view/1431734
Hope that helps!
Those are ants, rather than termites. If you zoom in on the photo, you can see that those insects have antennae that are slightly bent or elbowed. This is a characteristic of ants. Termites have straight antennae.
Here is a link to a photo of subterranean termites for comparison...
https://bugguide.net/node/view/1431734
Hope that helps!
