Termites are one of the leading causes of damaging property and homes. And thus it is vital to have knowledge about how termites look like so that one can solve the problem by identifying the termites and getting rid o them.

Termites can be of different size. Normally they are between 1/16 and 1/2 inch in length. They have a very soft body and these insects thrive within the soil, wood etc. Can you believe that these species do not have vision, as in they do not have eyes. But they have a strong smelling sense. Termites thrive in colonies.

There are three categories of termites:

Worker Termites: These termites are white in color and they are often called as white ants. They damage properties badly. They are very small in size and have a soft body.
Soldier Termites: The look of soldier termites is just like worker termites. But they have larger heads. They perform the task of defending the colony.

Termite Queens and Kings: Queen Termite is the largest in their colony. The body is quite long and there is a small dark spot near its head section. And king termite look like worker termites but a bit darker in color and quite larger in size comparatively.

Termite swarmers: These are actually newly hatched queen and king termites. They have wings and so that they can start their own colonies and so they are sent out.

Since termites are too small many people won’t realize that there is a problem. But when these winged swarmers come into picture one must understand that there is termite problem. And thus you must start detecting the colonies in and around your house on an urgent basis. It is important to note that swarmers get attracted to light and so if at all there is a problem in your own house then you may find them around the lights.