Here’s a fun party trick for you—if you see winged insects, they might not be ants. They could be termites. And if they are termites, call a professional immediately, because your house is in trouble. (I’m looking at you, wooden furniture.)
How do you tell the difference? Look at their wings. Flying ants have two pairs of wings that are different sizes—the front ones are bigger. Termites? Their wings are all the same length, like a weird insect uniform. If you see that, drop your magazine and pick up a phone.
Also, check their waist. Ants have a pinched little waist (very wasp-like, honestly), while termites are more like chunky, straight-bodied logs. So, you’re welcome for that microscopic biology lesson.