Do I have termites

Hi

I'm in the Gold Coast and wondering if this is from termites? There are normal small black house ants running around in them. It only happens by the two lounge windows which have a garden outside. The pest guy has seen them and didn't seem worried about them so I didn't either. But I just thought I'd check to see if anybody else knows what they are?

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http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/...15-A2D7-FDE27BC975DA-181-0000001B18E5281D.jpg

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Thanks
Queen Bee
 
Looks too coarse to be termite workings (they are more sawdust-like) but I would get another pest controller in for a second opinion.

Could be debris collecting in flyscreens adn then being dislodged when windows are opened? If its coming up from the floor/skirting then I would be concerned.
 
Hi

I'm in the Gold Coast and wondering if this is from termites? There are normal small black house ants running around in them. It only happens by the two lounge windows which have a garden outside. The pest guy has seen them and didn't seem worried about them so I didn't either. But I just thought I'd check to see if anybody else knows what they are?

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/...36-9242-4116B44CBF25-181-0000001B85BCE95E.jpg

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/...15-A2D7-FDE27BC975DA-181-0000001B18E5281D.jpg

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/...6A-9A7E-D0D4345BAAA2-181-0000001B035FFC73.jpg


Thanks
Queen Bee

Doesn't look like termites to me either. I think the ants are bringing it inside perhaps and trying to build something in your house.
 
We have this also. It's the time of year for it. We found it peaks around Feb. Clean it up and in summer I usually spray insect surface spray around perimeter of house (outside). Not sure if it works or is just placebo however also keeps spiders at bay a little.
 
I would say you have a very large black ant nest inside the wall under the window frame.
There is probably a trail of them entering the house around that window area, perhaps under the frame or through gap in the brick?
 
What does the residue feel like? Grit/dirt, or sawdust?

As the others have said, it could well be ant residue, and I have seen piles like that caused by ants. But they will be digging down and bringing up dirt, and although not as dangerous as termites, will still be a nuisance unless you eradicate them.
 
What does the residue feel like? Grit/dirt, or sawdust?

As the others have said, it could well be ant residue, and I have seen piles like that caused by ants. But they will be digging down and bringing up dirt, and although not as dangerous as termites, will still be a nuisance unless you eradicate them.

Eeeww, I touched it. It feels like dirt (I think). Seems to be a seasonal thing. If I put down some ant rid they disappear after a couple of days and I just vacuum up the gunk and it won't appear again until next time.

Oh god, ants nest, should I be worried. Someone said to me the other day that if you have black ants you won't have termites.

Cheers
QB
 
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