When termites swarm, it means a group of termites leave their current colony in search of a new place to begin their own colony. A swarming is produced as a colony matures and during warmer spring weather, often following rain.
Spring is here, but so too are the bugs that come with it; and the two most common pests plaguing the homes of the Okanagan are termites and ants. As winter fades, spring sunshine has us warming up and becoming more active. And we’re not alone; with...
In case, you were wondering… Yes, we do have termites here in the Okanagan. TONS of them! And, unfortunately, right after ‘tis the season to be jolly, ‘tis now the termite season. So, be on the lookout for these sneaky and ravenous pests. Termite...
You wouldn’t mistake a mouse for a rat, a spider for an ant, or a centipede for a cockroach; but you would be forgiven for mistaking a termite for a flying ant; especially if that termite was one of the winged variety. In fact, many people mistake...