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id: what-is-the-difference-between-a-flying-ant-and-a-termite-2
title: "What is the difference between a flying ant and a termite?"
category: faq
subtopic: flying-ant-vs-termite
page_type: faq
source_url: "https://www.prioritypest.com/termites"
tags: ["termites", "pest identification", "ants"]
questions:
  - "How do I tell flying ants from termites?"
  - "What do termites look like?"
  - "Are these flying ants or termites?"
related: [identify-termites, termite-inspection]
dealer: Priority Pest Services
---

Winged termites and flying ants look similar, but there are clear differences. Termites have a straight waist and straight antennae, while flying ants have a pinched waist and bent antennae. Termite wings are equal in size and are shed soon after they swarm from their nest.

Proper identification matters because the treatment for termites is very different from treatment for ants. If you're unsure what you're seeing in your home, Priority Pest Services can help. Our state-certified technicians are experts at identifying pests quickly and accurately.

If you spot winged insects in or around your home, don't wait-contact us at (757) 204-4523 for a free inspection and identification. We'll tell you exactly what you're dealing with and what to do next.