Learn the Dangerous Difference

Ants vs. Termites

Worker
Actual size 1/4-inch

Remains hidden inside wood or earth. Resembles an ant except that the subterranean termite is grayish-white , instead of red or black, has a thick waist and straight antennae. His job is to feed the colony, so he travels between the ground and nest, through tubes cut into the wood.

Queen
Actual size 1/2-inch

Young queens swarm to form new colonies. The Queen termite is brownish or black, with a thick waist and 2 pairs of wings equal in length. Her only duty is to lay eggs.

Soldier
Actual size 5/16-inch

Remains hidden inside wood or earth. Resembles worker, except for longer armored head, with large jaws . He defends the colony, against ants and other predators.

THE TWO INSECTS
MOST OFTEN MISIDENTIFIED

Ants Elbowed antennae Narrow (pinched) waistline Two pairs of wings - front wings much longer