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RoscoeJJ Laureldale, PA Oct 05, 2013

Thank you

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Oct 05, 2013

termites?

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RoscoeJJ Laureldale, PA Oct 05, 2013

No...don't say that! Are they??

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Oct 05, 2013

swarming ants or termites. would need to see a close up for a positive id.

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND Oct 05, 2013

Far more likely to be termites than ants - probably should schedule an inspection just to be safe...

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sallyg Anne Arundel,, MD(Zone 7b) Oct 06, 2013

Save bugs or wings if possible for inspector. But they are often totally gone the next day.

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RoscoeJJ Laureldale, PA Oct 06, 2013

Afraid it's too late for that Sally. That was a year and a half ago. But, I should have things looked at I guess.

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sallyg Anne Arundel,, MD(Zone 7b) Oct 06, 2013

You might start by digging into the soil outside that wall. We had termites, and could find them in the soil outside also. THere are bait systems you can buy for home use.

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hcmcdole Powder Springs, GA(Zone 7b) Oct 06, 2013

Just get an exterminator and get the house treated if it needs it. Get the Sentricon package (bait stations) for future monitoring. We had termites earlier this year that were already in the basement prior to getting the bait stations. They came in and drilled holes in the floor, poured the termiticide in the holes and then added a sealer to cover the holes and this was included in the termite contract.

It is well worth the initial cost and the quarterly inspections (of the bait stations) for peace of mind.

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