Winged termites fly into the house, how to get rid of them?

📅 Update Article “ Winged termites fly into the house, how to get rid of them? ” last December 20, 2023 at Pestcontrol TKT insect control compan

Termites fly into the house, how to get rid of them? This is a common question after summer rains. Termites will be attracted by the light shining from houses, so they will often flock to attack your house.

After flying into the house, among those termites, there will be termites that cannot withstand the pressure of the surrounding environment and die, termite corpses and wings will fall all over the house, making it extremely difficult to clean. On the contrary, it will be even more dangerous if they get into wooden decorations, cracks in the ceiling or where the pipe meets the wall, causing greater damage to the homeowner.

The phenomenon of winged termites flying into the house will make people immediately think of certain omens and whether they are true or not. Today’s article will explain this phenomenon in the most detailed and accurate way, please take a look!

1. What are winged termites?

First, to explain the phenomenon of winged termites flying into the house. Then we must understand what a winged termite is?. Winged termites are insects related to cockroaches. A type of termite that leaves the nest to establish a new nest. It also has another name “white ants” because they have a very strong collective spirit, perfectionism, and are as hard-working as ants.

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Flying termites are about three-eighths of an inch long or less. They also have short, straight whiskers and a chest and abdomen that are about the same width, giving them a skinny appearance. The destructive power of termites is always ranked at the top of the most destructive insects. May be harmful to buildings with wooden structures.

If you are wondering what does it mean if termites fly into your house or termites nest in your house? The content of the next part of the article will be clearly decoded for you.

2. What does a termite flying into the house foreshadow?

Image: What does a winged termite flying into the house indicate?

The ancients often said that animals flying into the house would bring different good and bad omens. For example, a monarch butterfly flying into the house is a visit from the ancestors. So what does the termite flying into the house indicate? People consider winged termites flying into the house to be a bad thing and for fine wooden furniture, beds, cabinets, wooden tables and chairs, etc. termite-infested house says:

There will be a bad omen about your health or financial situation in the near future
Living environment degraded, negative sound
Adverse effects on health and financial loss in the family.

So people always look for ways to eliminate termites completely, and quickly overcome the consequences caused by termites by repairing and replacing damaged appliances. To increase prosperity through feng shui to pray for peace and health for each family member.

3. Scientific explanation of the phenomenon of termites flying into the house

Image: Scientific explanation of the phenomenon of termites flying into the house

According to scientific explanations, winged termites flying into the house have two possibilities. One is that termites are attracted to electric light indoors. Second, when all the doors are closed but there are still termites flying in the house, it proves that 99% of termites have nested in your house and maybe one of your objects is being destroyed right from the inside. < /p>

4. Damage caused by Winged Termites flying into the house

Image: Damage caused by winged termites flying into the house

Termites are not only harmful in Vietnam, but they are also in many countries around the world, especially Japan, Thailand, Korea,…Where there are still wooden structures. Especially old palace houses are very susceptible to termite attacks. Almost every year, these projects are recognized as having to spend huge costs to maintain and repair the damage caused by termites.

So the damage caused by termites flying into the house includes:

Destroy objects and wooden structures in houses
A messy house is difficult to clean because termite wings are very light, making cleaning more difficult
The power supply system and electronic equipment were seriously damaged.
Infection with diseases when winged termites carry bacteria and get into the family’s food and water sources

5. How to kill flying termites

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Turn off all electric lights when you see termites flying into the house, and place the electricity outside so that the termites will be attracted to less light outside and fly out of the house. When the majority of termites fly out of the house, close the door.
At the end of a rain, this is the time when termites leave the nest. It’s best to close all the doors in the house to prevent termites from flying into the house.
You can use electric rackets to kill termites flying into the house
How to treat termites flying into the house with insect spray.
How to kill termites with lubricating oil
How to kill termites with termites
Use a cloth or plastic bag to cover the termite’s exit to break its wings.
Use a water basin and light a lamp above the water basin. Place the water basin near the lamp so that when it is too low, it will fall into the water.
Use a vacuum cleaner to quickly handle winged termites on the floor
How to kill winged termites flying around the house by using termite prevention medicine
Kill termites flying into the house with specialized chemicals
Call an insecticide company to handle it.

6. Why must termites be completely eliminated?

As mentioned above, when winged termites fly into the house, it will bring bad omens. So the best way is to kill termites completely to bring good things to the homeowner. In addition to completely eliminating termites, it is mandatory for the following reasons:

To avoid causing damage to family property, protect personal material assets
Termites threaten the aesthetics of living space.
Affects the structure of the building, accelerating the deterioration process of the house. Causes the house to collapse at any time.
Winged termites also make noises when eating, reducing quality of life

7. Frequently Asked Questions about Winged Termites flying throughout the house

“When do termites fly into the house?”

Termites usually appear in spring or summer, and appear in large groups at the end of November. You will often see termites flying after the rain

“Why do termites fly into the house?”

Winged termites fly into the house because they are attracted by the light inside the house, they move the nest into your house or your house has been damaged by termites in a location that you have not yet detected.

“How to identify winged termites”

If you see small, scurrying insects gathering around wooden trim, cracks in the ceiling, or where pipes meet walls, your home may be infested with termites.

Summary

The above is a summary of information about winged termites, providing you with a useful overview of ways to kill winged termites flying into your home. TKT Pestcontrol will try to update with lots of useful information to help you protect your family in the most proactive way. If you are looking for a reputable termite extermination company, don’t forget us. Contact hotline 09.09.45.60.22 to receive free consultation.