Winged termites, also known as swarmers or alates, can be a nuisance this time of year. They are the sexually mature males and females of the colony that are attempting to reproduce and start a new colony. Depending on their colony size and species, they can emerge in substantial numbers, ranging from hundreds to thousands.
Although their presence can be unsettling, especially if they swarm indoors, they do no real damage at this stage in their lives other than leaving their wings and some bodies behind. The real threat lies with the worker termites in the colonies they departed from. Hence, it's crucial to address the issue while they are still in the swarming stage before they mature into a more destructive force for your property, where you'll have to get rid of termites, which is not easy.
