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Field Notes

Notes:

I'm pretty sure these are termites. We had a swarm of these last year around the same time. We've been seeing them a lot lately in the house again. As old as this place is, I doubt the landlord will do anything about them, especially since we told him last year and he did nothing. I thought these photos might at least help others in identifying a termite problem if that is indeed what they are.

I have no idea where to start to find the scientific name for these, so I could use some help there. I uploaded this set on Flickr so they can be viewed larger: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixygiggles/sets/72157629550101893/with/69…

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Comments (2)
pixygiggles
Thanks, Goody. That diagram is very helpful!
Aaron_G
Here's an image that shows the difference (in appearance) between winged ants and termites. From what I see in your images, you have termites. http://sacramentopests.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/antvstermite1.jpg
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