--- title: Termites or Flying Ants? 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Know the Difference By [Admin](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/author/admin)| Mar 9, 2022 11:00:00 AM |[0 Comments](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/termites-or-flying-ants-massachusetts-rhode-island#comments-listing) In pest control, one of the sure signs of spring is the "I think it's [ants](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-ant-control/), but I'm afraid it might be [termites](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-termite-control/)" phone call- Believe it or not, we're already getting them! While it might feel like [spring](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/spring-cleaning-extra-mile-pest-prevention)is ages away, the slightly warmer temperatures have pests stretching their legs (and wings) and getting down to business. In their quest for food and mates, insects sometimes wind up at your front door - Will you know how to tell the difference between flying [ants](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/how-ants-get-inside-in-weymouth-ma)or [termites](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/i-dont-have-to-worry-about-termites-until-spring...-right-0)? ![Termites or Ants Massachusetts Rhode Island](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Termite%20Vs%20Ant%202022.png?width=512&name=Termite%20Vs%20Ant%202022.png) Antennae: Termite antennae are straight, while ant antennae are bent or "elbowed". Body: A termite will have a soft body and broad waist, while ants have a hard body and "pinched" waist. Wings: Both ants and termites have two sets of wings. Termite wings will be uniform in length and longer than the body; flying ants have two sets of wings that are uneven in length and shorter than the body.   Proper identification is key in determining the appropriate treatment for [termites](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/am-i-inviting-termites-to-my-massachusetts-home)or ants. Because both pests can cause costly damage to your home, it's best to call a[professional](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/wood-not-recommend-diy-termite-control-massachusetts) at the first sign of a problem. The team at Burgess Pest comes equipped with the know-how and the latest technology to [Protect Your Pad](https://www.burgesspest.com/pad-protection-plans/) from termites, ants, and dozens of other pests - and an estimate is always free. 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