Everything You Need To Know About Flying Ants
Jul 24, 2024
If you've noticed a sudden swarm of winged insects around your property, you might have encountered flying ants. These are not a separate species but rather a reproductive stage in the life cycle of ants. Commonly seen in species like carpenter ants or fire ants, these ants grow wings to mate and establish new colonies. Both male and female ants in this phase are called alates and can be identified by their wings and larger size than regular w...