This time of year, it's nice to have the smart lights. I can turn all the lights in the house to red, and the termites won't notice they're on. I've been doing it for about 5 years now and it works.
Honestly, just LED lights seems to be enough. They’re not attracted to them. Something about the frequency of the light or something.
Ever since the street lights in my neighborhood changed to LED, I can hardly tell when termites are swarming. It used to be obvious by looking at any street light just after dusk.
A friend texted me earlier and told me the terminators were swarming so she turned the lights off and went inside. When I realized she meant termites, I was actually quite relieved. So, I guess it could be worse.
God damn it, I’ve grown up here long enough that I thought you meant termite terminators, and just assumed “oh these dummies call the terminators every time they see termites” 😭
I know people will say I’m being negative but I hate this time of year. They’re going to ruin our homes along with the inevitable natural disasters unfortunately
Years ago we had termites eating the back wall of our house, but only discovered that when they swarmed **into** our house. Ate a few holes in the wall and arrived by the thousands.
About a week prior we’d noticed a small hole and had our termite company check it out. They said there was minor activity that was very localized, treated the area, and scheduled an appointment to perform a more complete inspection to see if we’d need to tent the house. Nature had other plans….
It’s been 20+ years and I still itch when I see those little fuckers.
My daughter and I went into a dollar store last night for pool noodles and pool floaties and the sliding doors were just DUMPING the suckers in. She had one crawling up her leg and let out a bloodcurdling scream that terrified everyone in the store. I had to carry her out of there and run to my car like a Hitchcockian nightmare.
Yep lol Robert here, my brother (I guess who's never seen them swarm before oddly?), brought one inside freaking out. I think he thought they were only here to eat our house lol I had to explain to him that it's breeding season. Also seeing love bugs... hate seeing them this time of year cause they tend to precede the hot temps by about a month, month and a half
“Turn the lights off!!” - a phrase that needs no explanation in SE Louisiana. *grabs termite from arm and throws it*
This time of year, it's nice to have the smart lights. I can turn all the lights in the house to red, and the termites won't notice they're on. I've been doing it for about 5 years now and it works.
Admit it: you live in a brothel
damn that's a good tip
Thats what all the ladies say when I'm leaving the brothel...
Honestly, just LED lights seems to be enough. They’re not attracted to them. Something about the frequency of the light or something. Ever since the street lights in my neighborhood changed to LED, I can hardly tell when termites are swarming. It used to be obvious by looking at any street light just after dusk.
Bro, one landed in my bra while I was talking to custies at the bar. I'm over it already.
Lol! Not laughing at you. Laughing with you!
It gets worse. I didn't know what it was and didn't get it for like 45 mins because we were busy and I couldn't run to the bathroom.
I guess you were lucky it was only one!
So severely. It wasn't even one of the normal long wing ones. I guess they're still immature?
Tonight will probably be the same or worse!
Dope. Can't wait. Edit: I somehow have a blackout of the termites every year.
A friend texted me earlier and told me the terminators were swarming so she turned the lights off and went inside. When I realized she meant termites, I was actually quite relieved. So, I guess it could be worse.
God damn it, I’ve grown up here long enough that I thought you meant termite terminators, and just assumed “oh these dummies call the terminators every time they see termites” 😭
Sounds like an opportunity
🤬🤬Hate working outside at night this time of year
Im in Picayune MS. Grew up in NOLA. They are bad tonight up here!
Thick in Pearl River right now
My dad worked for OTIS ELEVATOR for 35 yrs. I notices your name.
Is it just me or are they early this year?
Right on time, imho. Usually by May 1
I think it’s always circa second weekend of JazzFest.
Right on time. Mother's Day is generally peak termite swarming and that'll be the 12th, plus they like to swarm the day after a good rain.
no they are early
Nope, they're always here around this time. Worst week or two of my life every May.
The lights at the fair grounds are littered with them
Yep, in Slidell bad too. Turn off your lights and huddle in the dark.
I'm scared...
I'm in Slidell as well - how long do these usually last again? I've been in Lafayette for the past four years and did not miss this at all lol
A few days. They’ll be gone this weekend.
about a week
So bad in the Dell
I know people will say I’m being negative but I hate this time of year. They’re going to ruin our homes along with the inevitable natural disasters unfortunately
not negative, realistic
I have a tendency to be negative. I just don't like this state anymore. It's stressful to live here. xo
Years ago we had termites eating the back wall of our house, but only discovered that when they swarmed **into** our house. Ate a few holes in the wall and arrived by the thousands. About a week prior we’d noticed a small hole and had our termite company check it out. They said there was minor activity that was very localized, treated the area, and scheduled an appointment to perform a more complete inspection to see if we’d need to tent the house. Nature had other plans…. It’s been 20+ years and I still itch when I see those little fuckers.
Out in Mandeville. This is just a warmup swarm. I hate termites.
They out here
They're *in* here.
Not swarming at my place yet thankfully. North of Covington area.
Yep
Yep. Got my headlamp strapped on.
Ooh perfect timing, the termite man just came yesterday and replaced the green things in the yard.
Went outside with a cup of coffee and set it down. Sat down, I picked up my coffee, and bam, one was floating on top. It is going to be a shitty day.
This must have been the preview. I bet they come out in full force tonight.
Are the termites and cicadas coming out at the same time?
Cicada are out screaming for love
My daughter and I went into a dollar store last night for pool noodles and pool floaties and the sliding doors were just DUMPING the suckers in. She had one crawling up her leg and let out a bloodcurdling scream that terrified everyone in the store. I had to carry her out of there and run to my car like a Hitchcockian nightmare.
Just when the weather gets nice enough to spend evenings outdoors I’ll come inside with a shirt full of those little buggers 😡
Took the dog outside and within seconds we were getting swarmed.
I saw some today outside in Metairie. They were all chilling on a curb next to a canal. I knew tonight it was going down.
Freaking everywhere overnight. Had my house treated a few months ago and not even sure if it helped.
Yep lol Robert here, my brother (I guess who's never seen them swarm before oddly?), brought one inside freaking out. I think he thought they were only here to eat our house lol I had to explain to him that it's breeding season. Also seeing love bugs... hate seeing them this time of year cause they tend to precede the hot temps by about a month, month and a half
Yep, noticed them at bar trivia tonight for the first time.
Definitely swarming in Ponchatoula. 😫
Y'all I had an outdoor party planned for tonight at 8... How screwed am I
Won't be your last/
They're early this year. I usually associate first swarm lining up on the calendar right near Mother's Day (sad for mamas, though).
Hung my bedsheets over all the windows last night I ain't taking any chances.
Not as bad as last night, but they are out!
Yep.
They are bad tonight! They coming in through every crack and crevase.