Beware of Black Winged Termites in Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Saga | Explaining First Aid When They Appear in Your Home, Termite Countermeasures, and How to Distinguish Them
Programant Co., Ltd. issued a warning about Yamato winged termites, which are prone to appear in Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Saga from late April to May. The company explains first aid measures when winged termites are found in homes, termite countermeasures, and how to distinguish them, while promoting free inspections.
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Programant Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture; Representative Director: Yasumitsu Fujii) is issuing a warning to Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Saga prefectures about first aid measures when black winged termites appear in homes, termite countermeasures, and how to distinguish them, coinciding with the late April to May Golden Week period when Yamato winged termites are prone to emerge.
Late April to May is the period when Yamato winged termites are prone to emerge in various regions, including Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Saga prefectures. If black winged termites are found in your home, it may not just be a simple insect infestation, but a sign that termites are active under the floor or in wooden structures.
*Caution! If you see something like this, please contact us at 0120-778-114!
Even if only the winged termites are dealt with, if the source of the infestation cannot be confirmed, damage inside the building may progress unseen. The Japan Termite Control Association also advises that Yamato winged termites primarily swarm during the daytime in April and May, and this period is an excellent opportunity to discover termites.
Programant Co., Ltd. offers free inspections in Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Saga, checking not only for the presence of termite damage but also underfloor humidity, wood conditions, water-related abnormalities, and around the foundation. Following our previous warning, this time we focus on "what to do after black winged termites appear," providing an easy-to-understand explanation of first aid, actions to avoid, how to distinguish them, risks of neglect, and ideas for preventing recurrence.
▲Note) Yamato winged termite on the left
■Key Points Summary
・Late April to May is the period when Yamato winged termites are prone to emerge.
・If black winged termites appear in your home, it may indicate active termites under the floor or in wooden structures.
・Even if only winged termites are exterminated, if the source of the infestation is not confirmed, the extent of internal building damage and the risks of neglect remain unknown.
・Effective first aid includes temporary measures such as vacuuming or using sticky tape.
・It can be difficult to distinguish between black winged termites (termites) and black ants.
・Programant offers free inspections in Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Saga prefectures to check for termite damage and underfloor conditions.
・In regions with many wooden houses, including Kumamoto City, Kurume City, and Saga City, early underfloor inspection in late April to May is crucial.
・To prevent recurrence, it is important not to stop at just treating winged termites, but to conduct an underfloor survey and confirm the source of the infestation.
■Why is "winged termite extermination" alone insufficient now?
When black winged termites appear in a house, attention tends to focus first on how to deal with the insects at hand. However, winged termites are not the cause itself, but may be a result of termites actively working under the floor or in wooden structures.
Therefore, even if only the winged termites are dealt with, if the source remains, damage inside the building may continue to progress. The Japan Termite Control Association also advises that the swarming period of winged termites is an excellent chance to discover termites, and the timing and hour of swarming can also provide clues for species identification.
Especially in warm and humid regions like Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Saga, humidity tends to accumulate under floors, and the underfloor environment of wooden houses is often susceptible to termite damage. In regions with many wooden houses, including Kumamoto City, Kurume City, and Saga City, it is crucial for protecting your home to confirm "why they appeared" rather than just "whether winged termites were treated."
■First Aid When Black Winged Termites Appear in Your Home
When black winged termites appear indoors, it is important not to panic and overuse large amounts of chemicals. The following methods are effective as temporary measures:
1. Vacuum them up
Vacuum up the winged termites that are indoors, along with any wings that have fallen on the floor or windowsill. This temporarily reduces their numbers and makes it easier to calmly inspect the room.
2. Capture with sticky tape
For small numbers, capturing them with sticky tape is also effective. This is an easy method for temporary response when their flying range is limited.
3. Check the source location
Check where they are most abundant, such as near windows, entrances, bathrooms, Japanese-style rooms, or floor gaps. Information about the source location will be a clue for later underfloor surveys and source confirmation.
4. Take photos
Taking photos of the winged termites' appearance and location with a smartphone, etc., will make it easier to convey the situation when consulting.
First aid is effective, but it alone may not be a fundamental solution. The important thing is to follow up first aid with confirming the source under the floor or in wooden structures.
Late April to May is the period when Yamato winged termites are prone to emerge in various regions, including Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Saga prefectures. If black winged termites are found in your home, it may not just be a simple insect infestation, but a sign that termites are active under the floor or in wooden structures.
*Caution! If you see something like this, please contact us at 0120-778-114!
Even if only the winged termites are dealt with, if the source of the infestation cannot be confirmed, damage inside the building may progress unseen. The Japan Termite Control Association also advises that Yamato winged termites primarily swarm during the daytime in April and May, and this period is an excellent opportunity to discover termites.
Programant Co., Ltd. offers free inspections in Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Saga, checking not only for the presence of termite damage but also underfloor humidity, wood conditions, water-related abnormalities, and around the foundation. Following our previous warning, this time we focus on "what to do after black winged termites appear," providing an easy-to-understand explanation of first aid, actions to avoid, how to distinguish them, risks of neglect, and ideas for preventing recurrence.
▲Note) Yamato winged termite on the left
■Key Points Summary
・Late April to May is the period when Yamato winged termites are prone to emerge.
・If black winged termites appear in your home, it may indicate active termites under the floor or in wooden structures.
・Even if only winged termites are exterminated, if the source of the infestation is not confirmed, the extent of internal building damage and the risks of neglect remain unknown.
・Effective first aid includes temporary measures such as vacuuming or using sticky tape.
・It can be difficult to distinguish between black winged termites (termites) and black ants.
・Programant offers free inspections in Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Saga prefectures to check for termite damage and underfloor conditions.
・In regions with many wooden houses, including Kumamoto City, Kurume City, and Saga City, early underfloor inspection in late April to May is crucial.
・To prevent recurrence, it is important not to stop at just treating winged termites, but to conduct an underfloor survey and confirm the source of the infestation.
■Why is "winged termite extermination" alone insufficient now?
When black winged termites appear in a house, attention tends to focus first on how to deal with the insects at hand. However, winged termites are not the cause itself, but may be a result of termites actively working under the floor or in wooden structures.
Therefore, even if only the winged termites are dealt with, if the source remains, damage inside the building may continue to progress. The Japan Termite Control Association also advises that the swarming period of winged termites is an excellent chance to discover termites, and the timing and hour of swarming can also provide clues for species identification.
Especially in warm and humid regions like Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Saga, humidity tends to accumulate under floors, and the underfloor environment of wooden houses is often susceptible to termite damage. In regions with many wooden houses, including Kumamoto City, Kurume City, and Saga City, it is crucial for protecting your home to confirm "why they appeared" rather than just "whether winged termites were treated."
■First Aid When Black Winged Termites Appear in Your Home
When black winged termites appear indoors, it is important not to panic and overuse large amounts of chemicals. The following methods are effective as temporary measures:
1. Vacuum them up
Vacuum up the winged termites that are indoors, along with any wings that have fallen on the floor or windowsill. This temporarily reduces their numbers and makes it easier to calmly inspect the room.
2. Capture with sticky tape
For small numbers, capturing them with sticky tape is also effective. This is an easy method for temporary response when their flying range is limited.
3. Check the source location
Check where they are most abundant, such as near windows, entrances, bathrooms, Japanese-style rooms, or floor gaps. Information about the source location will be a clue for later underfloor surveys and source confirmation.
4. Take photos
Taking photos of the winged termites' appearance and location with a smartphone, etc., will make it easier to convey the situation when consulting.
First aid is effective, but it alone may not be a fundamental solution. The important thing is to follow up first aid with confirming the source under the floor or in wooden structures.