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How Do You Know It Is Termites (Identification)
Colour
Pale cream workers, or dark brown to black winged swarmers.
Size
About 3 to 12 mm long.
Description
Thick, straight body with no pinched waist, straight antennae and four wings of equal length.
Notes
Termites are not established in Alberta. Most bugs mistaken for them are ants or beetles.
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Are There Termites in Alberta?
Not in the wild. Termites live in warmer, wetter parts of Canada like BC and parts of the east. Alberta’s cold winters keep them out.
Very rarely, termites can arrive in infested furniture, firewood or wood products from other regions. That’s uncommon, but it’s another reason to have a professional take a look before you assume anything.
What You Probably Found Instead of Termites
What you saw | What it most likely is |
Winged “ants” near windows, lights or baseboards | Flying ants. Ants have a pinched waist, bent antennae, and front wings larger than their back wings. |
Coarse sawdust-like shavings under wood or in a corner | Carpenter ants, which push out wood shavings and insect parts from their tunnels |
Fine, powdery dust under wood or furniture | Wood-boring beetles |
Dirt or sand at the base of a wall or window sill | Ants nesting in or behind the wall |
Tiny pale bugs in the bathroom sink | Often drain flies, springtails or silverfish |
Soft, damaged wood after a leak | Moisture damage, sometimes with ants moving in |
Signs of Wood-Destroying Pests
- Winged insects indoors in spring or summer.
- Shavings or sawdust piles below walls, window frames and beams.
- Rustling or faint tapping sounds in walls.
- Smooth, clean tunnels inside damaged wood (carpenter ants) or tiny round exit holes (beetles).
- Large black ants wandering inside at night.
- Wet or rotting wood near windows, porches, decks and plumbing.
What to Do If You Find One Pest That Is Unknown
- Take a clear photo. Include something for size, like a coin.
- Save a few in a jar or tape one to a card. Don’t crush them.
- Note where you found them and whether the wood is damp.
- Don’t spray. Spraying scatters ants and makes identification harder.
- Send it to us. Photos are fine to start.
How We Handle It
- Identify. We find out exactly what it is, whether that’s carpenter ants, flying ants, beetles or something else.
- Find the source. We check wood, windows, attics, crawl spaces, porches, and decks, and look for moisture that draws pests in.
- Treat the real pest. We use the right professional treatment for what we find, such as carpenter ant nests or beetle activity in wood.
- Fix the cause. You’ll get clear steps to fix leaks, damp wood, and gaps that let pests in.
- If it really is a termite, we’ll tell you straight away and walk you through the next steps.
- Report and guarantee. You’ll know what we found and what we treated. If the problem returns during your warranty period, we come back and re-treat at no extra cost.
How to Protect Your Wood
- Fix leaks around windows, roofs, plumbing and decks.
- Replace soft, rotted wood and keep wood dry.
- Keep firewood off the ground and away from the house.
- Keep wood mulch and soil away from siding and the foundation.
- Trim tree branches that touch the roof or siding.
- Use a dehumidifier in damp basements and crawl spaces.
- Check used furniture and firewood before bringing them inside.
- Seal cracks and gaps around windows, doors and pipes.
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FAQs About Major Pest Control Services
Not established ones. Termites live in BC and parts of eastern Canada, and Alberta’s cold climate keeps them out. What people find here is usually carpenter ants, flying ants or wood-boring beetles. These do cause damage, so they’re worth checking.
Look at the body and wings. Termites have a straight, thick body, straight antennae and four wings of equal length. Flying ants have a pinched waist, bent antennae and larger front wings. A photo helps if you’re not sure.
Termites eat wood and leave rough, mud-packed tunnels. Carpenter ants hollow out wood to nest and leave smooth, clean tunnels with sawdust-like shavings nearby. Beetles leave tiny round holes and fine powder.
It’s rare, but possible. Infested wood from other regions is the main way termites could reach Alberta. Inspect used furniture and firewood before bringing them inside, and call us if you see signs of damage.
Take photos, save a few insects in a jar and note where you found them. Don’t spray. Contact us, and we’ll identify what it is and tell you what to do next.
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