With warmer temperatures comes enjoyable weather and, unfortunately, more pests. Higher temperatures and greater precipitation can cause an increase in pest activity, especially for seasonal pests.
Termites are known to swarm in the early spring across the U.S., when groups of reproductive termites, appropriately nicknamed "swarmers," begin starting new colonies. These winged adults typically only produce a few eggs in the first year. Once the colony's queen matures, however, she will produce about 5,000 to 10,000 eggs per year. Within five to ten years, a colony can reach a mature size of over 60,000 termites. These destructive pests can cause extensive damage to structures and can even collapse buildings entirely.