AUSTIN, Texas, April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- With the arrival of late spring, homeowners need to be on guard for an annual menace that threatens their homes: termites. April and May are the height of termite season - the time when the temperature is just right for termites to begin swarming out of their nests to build new colonies in another location. These "swarmers" look a lot like flying ants - but the damage they can do in the long run is much more serious. Homeowners who see flying termites in their area should be aware of the following tips, courtesy of Killthetermites.com: First, you need to find out if they came from your property. Termites commonly live underground, but tunnel into your house to eat the wood as a food source. Be on the lookout for tunnels on your home made of mud. If the swarmers seem to be mostly indoors, it's a good sign you're already infested. Second, turn off your lights at night if you see swarmers in your area. Like most bugs, they're attracted to the light, and will go straight for your home. If you think the termites are coming from your property, you should get it inspected by a professional. It's very difficult to get rid of termites on your own, and the damage they can do is severe.
