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Those look like ants

Edit: zoomed in on my phone. Those don't look like ants.

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Look a lot like the buggers that have been flying around in the house I've been working in. A termite restoration job, might I add.

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Yes there are a bunch of different kinds but those do look like termites, really general guide I guess you could use, but probably best to call a pest control company to just take a look or send them a photo:

http://www.orkin.com/termites/flying-ants-vs-termites/

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Yes, now get an exterminator ASAP.

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Sure looks like termites to me, good luck!

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I asked my dad who said they are termites depending your zone he said the colony is getting ready to move or that is the type of termite of your zone.

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I asked my dad who said they are termites depending your zone he said the colony is getting ready to move or that is the type of termite of your zone.

from the overwhelming poll of yes, i am assuming they are termites. thank you! i shall hire an exterminator asap

OFF TOPIC: I suggest every poll from now on to have "**CK EA" option instead of "Other"

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I asked my dad who said they are termites depending your zone he said the colony is getting ready to move or that is the type of termite of your zone.

i see about 30 all dead around my window

OFF TOPIC: I suggest every poll from now on to have "**CK EA" option instead of "Other"

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