--- title: Massachusetts Termite Exterminator Reveals - How to tell the difference between winged termites and winged ants description: Massachusetts Termite Exterminator Reveals - How to tell the difference between winged termites and winged ants image: https://blog.burgesspest.com/hubfs/flying-ants-vs-termites.jpg --- [![Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Burgress_Oct2018/Images/Blog/Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png?width=468&name=Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png "Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png")](https://www.burgesspest.com) 508-587-4309  |    [Customer Login ](http://login.burgesspest.com/) - - - - - Residential - [Pad Protection Plans](https://www.burgesspest.com/pad-protection-plans/) - [Ant Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-ant-control/) - [Tick & Mosquito Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tick-mosquito-control/) - [Rodent Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-rodent-control/) - [Bee Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-bee-control/) - [Insulation Cleanouts](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-insulation-cleanouts/) - [TAP® Insulation](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tap-insulation-installer/) - [Wildlife Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-wildlife-control/) - [Schedule an Inspection](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-an-inspection/) - Commercial - [Partnering with Burgess](https://www.burgesspest.com/partnering-with-burgess/) - [3-Part Plan](https://www.burgesspest.com/inspect-detect-correct/) - [A Higher Standard](https://www.burgesspest.com/higher-standard/) - [Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/services/) - [Disinfectant Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/disinfectant-services/) - [Sanitation Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/trash-chute-elevator-pit-cleaning/) - [Pest Management for Food Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/food-services-pest-management/) - [Pest Management for Warehousing & Distribution](https://www.burgesspest.com/warehouse-distribution-pest-management/) - [Our Guarantee](https://www.burgesspest.com/our-guarantee/) - [Pest Management for Healthcare](https://www.burgesspest.com/healthcare-pest-management/) - Termites - [Termite Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-termite-control/) - [The Sentricon System](https://www.burgesspest.com/the-sentricon-system/) - [Schedule an Inspection](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-a-termite-inspection/) - Bed Bugs - [Identifying Bed Bugs](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-bed-bug-control/) - [Heat Treatments](https://www.burgesspest.com/bed-bug-heat-treatments-in-massachusetts/) - [Let’s Talk!](https://www.burgesspest.com/lets-talk-bugs/) - Resources - [Our Blog](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog) - [Video Library](https://www.burgesspest.com/video-library/) - [SDS](https://www.burgesspest.com/sds/) - [Consumer Bulletins](https://www.burgesspest.com/consumer-bulletins/) - Company - [Our Story](https://www.burgesspest.com/our-story/) - [Careers at Burgess](https://www.burgesspest.com/careers-at-burgess/) - [Service Areas](https://www.burgesspest.com/service-areas/) - [Customer Reviews](https://www.burgesspest.com/customer-reviews/) ## Our Blog # Massachusetts Termite Exterminator Reveals - How to tell the difference between winged termites and winged ants By [Admin](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/author/admin)| Apr 18, 2016 9:00:00 AM |[0 Comments](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/massachusetts-termite-exterminator-reveals-how-to-tell-the-difference-between-winged-termites-and-winged-ants#comments-listing) ![Massachusetts Flying ants or Termites](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/flying-ants-vs-termites.jpg?width=592&name=flying-ants-vs-termites.jpg "Massachusetts Flying ants or Termites")   We wrote a blog this past winter on [early Massachusetts termite swarms](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/massachusetts-termite-swarm-season), but now is the time when homeowners will start to see these insects really emerge as we begin "termite swarm season". The picture above illustrates the main differences between winged ants and winged termites. You can identify the differences by looking at the Antennae, Waist and Wings.  Termites are referred to as “silent invaders” and can be present in your home without you ever knowing it. They often don’t reveal themselves until a real estate transaction occurs and a termite inspection is required. If a homeowner has termites and experiences a termite swarm he should consider himself lucky to have discovered their presence.  Taking care of a termite problem promptly is important. An individual termite may be small, but with an average subterranean termite colony having hundreds of thousands of members, the damage they generate can be tremendous. ![Termite Damage in the United States](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Infographic-16-1.jpg?width=475&name=Infographic-16-1.jpg "Termite Damage in the United States") If you see ***any*** winged insects flying in or around your home - contact us today for a FREE Inspection- we'll identify the pest and provide an estimate to solve your problem. 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