When you see an ant with wings, it could be of a variety of species. But no matter what kind of ant it is, if it is winged, it is seeking to mate to populate its colony. Additionally, some of the ants may, in fact, be termites. The following articles provide more information about flying ants with wings, how to know if it is an ant or termite, and what you should do when you see them on your property or in your home.

1. Why Do Ants Have Wings? Most of the time when you see an ant, it will be crawling on the ground. But every so often, you will see an ant with wings flying around your property. What are these ants and why do only some ants have wings? Find out more in this in-depth article.
   
   
2. How to Tell the Difference Between Ants and Termites. In the spring, bothcarpenter antsand termites swarm in order to mate and reproduce. At first glance, the two may seem to be identical, but a closer look will reveal significant differences. This article provides specific details on the physical differences between termites and carpenter ants as well as differing signs between the two.
   
   
3. Indoor Flying Ants Are Not a Good Sign. If you see an ant with wings in your home in this summer, it may not be a significant problem, but if you see any during the winter, there is probably a carpenter ant nest in the structure. Read more about flying ants and why they indicate a problem.
   
   
4. The Carpenter Ant. There are many species ofcarpenter ants, and even ants of the same species can be of different sizes. But no matter what species or size it is, all carpenter ants nest in wood and can cause significant damage to homes and other buildings. Read more about carpenter ants and why they are a problem.
   
   

1. Control Carpenter Ants. If you've seen a large ant in your home, especially in the spring or fall, it is likely that is a carpenter ant. If that anthas wings, there is very little doubt that it is a carpenter ant. And it needs to be controlled. Read more about controlling carpenter ants.
   
   
2. Termite Facts. Did you know that some termites can live as long as 18 years? Did you know that a single colony can have millions of termites and spread across a half an acre? Did you know that termites cause over one billion dollars in damage in the U.S. every year? This article includes these and many other facts about termites. Read more.
   
   
3. Questions and Answers about Flying Ants. If you see winged ants in your home in the summer, is that a problem? What if it is winter? Is that flying ant really an ant, or is it a termite? This article includes some of the most commonly asked questions about flying ants, with short, to-the-point answers all in one article, and links to more information. Read more.