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2. www.axios.com › local › new-orleansPeak termite swarm season is almost here in New Orleans

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   May 3, 2024 · The big picture: Many residents reported seeing swarms of Formosan termites this week in metro New Orleans. Mother's Day is the peak time for swarm season, and the termites can stick around through June. They prefer warm, humid, windless conditions for swarming, the LSU AgCenter says.

3. www.lsuagcenter.com › profiles › qsunPreparing for the Termite Swarms - LSU AgCenter

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   • What Are Termite Swarmers?
   • What Does It Mean If You See Swarmers?
   • What to Do to Protect Your Property?

   At certain times of the year, termite colonies produce “swarmers”, which are winged adults that fly out of the nest to find a mate and a site to start new colonies. After a short flight and dropping the wings, a pair of female and male run in tandem and search for a suitable nesting site with moisture and food. They mate in their newly dug nest cha...

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   The swarming termites are not good fliers, and they usually fly no more than half a mile. If you see swarmers outdoors, it indicates an infestation of termites on the nearby trees or structures. It is common for the flying termites to enter homes through the vent, and you may see a few crawling in the bathroom or kitchen. However, if you find these...

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   Termite swarmers can be a nuisance when they fly in large numbers, but killing the swarmers in or around the house does not provide much protection from further termite activity and damage. Protecting your home from termites begins with an inspection by a pest management professional, followed by a proper treatment depending on the situation. Becau...

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4. louisianaradionetwork.com › 2024/05/14 › 37036Peak Season for Formosan Termites hits Louisiana

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   May 14, 2024 · May 14, 2024 | 8:48 AM. Katja Schulz / CC. Louisiana has hit the peak for termite swarm season. LSU Ag Center Entomologist Dr. Aaron Ashbrook says Formosan subterranean termites are attracted to light so keep interior lights off at night to prevent them from coming into your house. Second, termites are looking for leaks in your home.

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6. www.nola.com › news › environmentNew Orleans termites: How to protect your Louisiana home ...

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   May 1, 2024 · The Formosan termite season in the South begins in April, though swarms really start to ramp up in early May. You'll likely begin to notice an increase in swarms at night, especially...

7. www.wlox.com › 2022/05/07 › turn-off-lights-itsTurn off the lights! It’s termite swarming season in South ...

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   May 7, 2022 · The species many are dealing with here on the coast are Formosan Subterranean Termites. “When they are swarming, it’s important to notice where they are swarming from,” said Mike Craft,...

8. permakillexterminating.com › formosan-termitesFormosan Termites Swarming Season: Everything You Need to Know

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   Jul 14, 2022 · Formosan termites have an annual swarming season, usually around late spring to early summer or late April through June, depending on the location. Swarming termites are harmless to humans and will eventually die of dehydration if they don't come into contact with soil.