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Report Swarming (Flying or Winged) Termite

There are at least 8 species of termites in Mississippi. Reproductive, winged swarmers of these termites will emerge in large numbers to go on mating flights during specific times of the year based on species, environmental conditions, and other factors. To better understand where and when termites swarm, we need help from Mississippi residents. If you encounter live, swarming (flying or winged) termites in Mississippi, please submit an online report (see below).

Note: you will not receive a response from this submission. For information on how to submit samples for identification, please visit https://extension.msstate.edu/insects/insect-identification. There is no charge for Mississippi residents.

For more information on termites in Mississippi, please visit the Mississippi State University Extension Termites page. Also, please see “Protect Your House From Termites (P2568)” and “What Homebuilders Need to Know About Termites (P2765)”.

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Santos Portugal at sportugal@entomology.msstate.edu

Specimen Information
Termite Type
Describe where this sighting occurred (Indoors or outdoors?). More detailed identification notes (ex. West Indian Drywood Termite) if you know them. Additional comments about the sighting (ex. after a rain).
If you have digital photos of the specimen, please submit them here. You may submit up to 3 photos. They should be JPEG or PNG and under 2MB.
Maximum 3 files.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg jpeg png.
Contact Information
Mississippi State University Extension 130 Bost Drive Mississippi State MS 39762

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