Swarming Thingies - Ants Or Termites

[elektrified]

These are termites, the ants should be out soon. The ants are a lot fatter. You'll see when the ants are coming out as the Thais will be sat by the nest waiting to collect them as they appear. my girlfriend can't wait for the ants.

For an interesting sight go up to CMU on the one day a year that a certain ant comes out. People all over the campus are collecting them in jars with incredible enthusiasm!

[jbrain]

My experience is that they show up the evening after the night it has rained. Keep doors and windows closed and lights not visible from outside.

[BB1955]

A morning aftermath from a previous year.

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Wow I dont feel so bad now ... I ve got them inside theres no way to stop the little buggers

[Goshawk]

These are termites, the ants should be out soon. The ants are a lot fatter. You'll see when the ants are coming out as the Thais will be sat by the nest waiting to collect them as they appear. my girlfriend can't wait for the ants.

For an interesting sight go up to CMU on the one day a year that a certain ant comes out. People all over the campus are collecting them in jars with incredible enthusiasm!

OP's 'swarmers' are maeng mao.. the ones that emerge from the ground in much smaller numbers, on more than one day a year, and collected as delicacies (then usually sold for a hefty price tag) are maeng mun.

Here's a plate full we bought, the 'emegence' before last...

meang mun.. aroi!

[OldChinaHam]

These are termites, the ants should be out soon. The ants are a lot fatter. You'll see when the ants are coming out as the Thais will be sat by the nest waiting to collect them as they appear. my girlfriend can't wait for the ants.

For an interesting sight go up to CMU on the one day a year that a certain ant comes out. People all over the campus are collecting them in jars with incredible enthusiasm!

OP's 'swarmers' are maeng mao.. the ones that emerge from the ground in much smaller numbers, on more than one day a year, and collected as delicacies (then usually sold for a hefty price tag) are maeng mun.

Here's a plate full we bought, the 'emegence' before last...

meang mun.. aroi!

I agree, that looks like a nice plate.

Is that a vintage or modern floral pattern China?

As far as the insects, I would think they might go down better if you served them in one of those paper cups you find that the local cinema uses for selling popcorn.

If they are crunchy I am sure I would enjoy them.

[15Peter20]

Just set up a large tub of water outside with a few candles on a raised plinth in the middle. The termites will be attracted to the flame and eventually drown. They will all be destroyed!!! Mwahahahahahahahaaaa!!!!!!

[PoodMaiDai]

Pull the shades closed, pull the windows closed, turn off lights, and leave on a bright light outside as far away from your house as possible. It's the light that attracts them.

Which leads to the question, why don't these buggers go out in the day time?

[OldChinaHam]

Just set up a large tub of water outside with a few candles on a raised plinth in the middle. The termites will be attracted to the flame and eventually drown. They will all be destroyed!!! Mwahahahahahahahaaaa!!!!!!

Thank you, that is a wonderful idea and I am sure it will work if the million termites do not blow out the candles during the middle of the night.

But where can I buy one of those plinths?

[PoodMaiDai]

These are termites, the ants should be out soon. You'll see when the ants are coming out as the Thais will be sat by the nest waiting to collect them as they appear. my girlfriend can't wait for the ants.

Nice little eco system.

[taotoo]

Found a centipede feasting on them last night, despite it being in a brightly lit open area. Another reason to deter them.

[rnewnan]

To identify the difference between ants and termites go check out this page and this page. Once you identify which pest you have they also will tell you how you can get rid of them yourself for a lot cheaper than hiring a professional. I hope this helps!

Cheers