Termite Swarm Season for Memphis Area and North Mississippi
As termite colonies mature, they produce reproductive termites (aelates) that travel in mudtubes (shelter tubes). These termites are waiting for a warm, spring day with sunshine and temperatures ranging from 75-85 degrees after a rain and normally swarm in mid-to-late morning. These swarmer termites intend to swarm outside, break off their wings, and start a new termite colony. Many times...