What Does A Termite Look Like? | Richmond Virginia

Home » What Does Termite Look Like » What Does A Termite Look Like? | Richmond Virginia

Maybe your like

Skip to content What Does a Termite Look Like?

Termites are small wood-boring insects that can take on a different appearance throughout their life stages from nymph to adult. However, they all share similar characteristics.

A few ways to identify a termite is through the following characteristics:
  • Termites can be ¼ – ½ inch in length
  • Termites range in color from off-white to dark brown
  • Their bodies are divided into three segments: the head, thorax, and abdomen
  • Termites have 6 legs and straight antennae
  • Certain termites called swarmers possess wings
Request a Termite Inspection What Does a Termite Look Like in your Henrico VA property - Loyal Termite & Pest Control

What Are the Characteristics of Different Termites?

Different termite species and castes dictate how a termite will look, which leads to a lot of disparity in appearance. Dampwood termites are much larger than other kinds of termites and can have a reddish tint on their bodies. Drywood termites, on the other hand, can be a yellow-brown color, and wings that range from transparent to somewhat gray. Subterranean termites are typically an off-white to dark brown/black color. A professional pest control expert is the one to help identify the termite species by their appearance.

Do You Have a Termite Problem? We Can Help.

Click the button below to leave your information & we'll be in touch in an hour or less.

Request a Quote We'll call you in 24 hours or less

Fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch!

"*" indicates required fields

Δ NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First Name*Last Name*Email* Phone*Street Address*This field is hidden when viewing the formState*StateAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces PacificZip Code*Problem Pest*Problem PestAntsBed BugsBeesBirdsCockroachesMosquitoesRodentsSpidersTermitesOtherThis field is hidden when viewing the formNew Customer?*New Customer?YesNoThis field is hidden when viewing the formOffice to Contact?*Office to Contact?YesNoThis field is hidden when viewing the formResidential/Commercial*Residential/CommercialResidentialCommercialThis field is hidden when viewing the formCompany NameThis field is hidden when viewing the formCommentsThis field is hidden when viewing the formCoupon Select*Coupon SelectThis field is hidden when viewing the formLocation Select*Location SelectThis field is hidden when viewing the formReferral NameThis field is hidden when viewing the formReferral #*This field is hidden when viewing the formReferral Email* Consent By providing your phone number, you agree to receive transactional text messages and/or calls using automated means from Loyal Termite & Pest Control, a Rentokil-Terminix Brand. Please visit our Privacy Policy or Terms and Conditions for more information. Message frequency will vary. Message & data rates may apply. To opt out, you can reply “STOP” at any time or “HELP” for more information or assistance.  Your consent is not a condition of purchase.

*During normal business hours. After hours inquiries will be returned the next business day.

Close Window

Termite Caste Appearance

Termite colonies typically have four castes, and the termites within the groups can all look a little different. The caste is a group of termites that performs a specific role within the colony. Here’s how to tell them apart:

  1. Alates/Swarmers. While these vary in color between species, they all have wings that allow them to fly and are eventually shed.
  2. Workers. These make up the majority of a colony and have an off-white to creamy colored appearance.
  3. Soldiers. Often confused for ants, soldier termites have large, dark heads with powerful mandibles.

What do termites look like in my area?

Unless you spot swarmer termites, it is rare to see termites in your home. This is because they are often within the very structure of your home! This makes it difficult to identify what termites you may have in your property. This is always best left to your local termite exterminators at Loyal Termite & Pest Control.

Back to Termite Identification

What Does a Termite Look Like in Virginia?

Serving the Henrico and Richmond VA area since 1960

Henrico | Richmond | Ashland | Aylett | Beaverdam | Bowling Green | Bumpass | Caroline | Chesterfield | City of Richmond | Colonial Heights | Dinwiddie | Doswell | Fredericksburg | Glen Allen | Goochland | Hanover | Highland Springs | Hopewell | Louisa | Manakin Sabot | Manquin | Mechanicsville | Midlothian | Montpelier | Mosley | New Kent | Oilville | Powhatan | Prince George | Providence Forge | Quinton | Rockville | Ruther Glen | Spotsylvania | Short Pump | West Point

Contact UsOur Reviews

Tag » What Does Termite Look Like