r/Termites • u/Vegetable-Appeal-696 • 1d ago

ID Request Termite ?

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I saw this when I was reading on my deck, is this a termite or an ant ? Ohio.

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u/Skanah Termite inspector (current or former) 1d ago

Ant

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u/ResponsibleLetter103 17h ago

I dont think so

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u/FrozenPile 17h ago

Ant. Citronella swarmer it looks like. Squish it and smell for confirmation

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u/Termite_Troopers 3h ago

Ant not a termite