When tiny insects with wings start swarming your home, it’s easy to panic. Knowing ant vs. termite differences can save you time, money, and stress.

Correct pest identification is essential for protecting your home and choosing the right treatment plan. These two pests may look similar at first, but their behavior, body shape, and the damage they cause are very different.

Physical Characteristics

Termites and ants differ in three main areas: antennae, waist, and wings.

Termites have straight antennae, a broad waist, and two pairs of wings that are the same size. Their wings are longer than their body and tend to be more delicate.

Ants, including flying ants and reproductive ants (ant swarmers), have elbowed antennae, a pinched waist, and wings of unequal size; the front wings are la

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