Every summer, millions of flying ants swarm around the UK. Flying ants — also known as swarmers or alates — are not harmful, however, their constant swarming on 'flying ant day' can be irritating.

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Flying ants and termites are often mistaken for each other during their flying stages. Even before they sprout wings, ants and termites dwell in the same habitats and can appear to be the same shape ...

Flying Ant Day has been brought forward for 2026 - with the exact date announced. Flying Ant Day will take place earlier this year, owing to the end of May heatwave, which proved to be record-breaking ...