Western Subterranean Termite Alate
Category: Termite
Scientific Name: Reticulitermes hesperus Banks
Identification:
Color: Dark brown to black
Size: Body is 3/8 long (9mm), including the wings
Region: Found in the United States and throughout the world
Important Considerations:
Where to Find Them on Your Property?
Colonies are usually located in the ground. They can enter your house or structures less than 1/16 wide. However, if there is a constant source of moisture available, like leaky pipes, these termites can exist above the ground and without ground contact.