For humans, the idea of winged ants is like adding a nightmare on top of a bad dream. Thoughts of these pesky insects taking flight evoke all kinds of unsavory imaginings. But winged ants hold a very definite and important place in nature’s scheme of things.
Ants develop wings when they are in the mating phase of their maturation cycle. While in this phase, flying ants tend to swarm together, often on hilltops and open areas. When the ants finally mate, their wings eventually fall off, and the process of raising young ones and building a colony begins.
Winged ants are completely disinterested in humans during their mating cycle, and they pose no direct threat to us. When multiple winged ants find their way inside a home, however, it is cause for alarm. Since the next step would be for them to colonize, it’s prudent to contact Freehold exterminators in the area to get rid of the winged ants, and make sure no colonies exist or are being built.
The existence of ant colonies may not be immediately visible to the homeowner, as they are typically built underground or in areas that are unseen during day to day activities. Once the colony is allowed to take hold, however, the ants’ presence will be felt as soon as any morsel of food is left out. If you spot flying ants in your home, contact us today.