As temperatures rise, people may start to notice termite and ant swarms around their yard and buildings.  

K-State Crop Entomologist Jeff Whitworth says there are environmental conditions that lead to these seasonal sightings.  Whitworth says it's important to be able to tell the difference between the two.

The presence of termite swarmers indicates an existing termite colony in or around a home. While the swarmers themselves are not immediately dangerous and are unlikely to establish a new colony indoors unless they find moist soil, their appearance should prompt further investigation. Homeowners worried about possible termites should look for pencil-width tubes running along foundation walls or wooden structures and check wood framing, paneling and trim for areas that appear to be filled with mud.