There are a few signs of termite infestation that a home owner can look for. The most obvious of which is the swarming termite. A swarming termite is the reproductive member of the termite colony. Subterranean termites, the kind we have here in south Jersey, send out swarming termites in the spring. It is important to note where swarming termites are found because this can indicate the location of the main nest of the colony. You'll want to be sure that this area is paid particular attention during a treatment.Look for swarming termites on porches, stoops, garage door jams, where garage slabs attach to basements, patio's,  door entrances, around  window frames, and in crawl spaces with dirt floors. Although these areas are the most common areas where swarming  termites are found, swarming termites will go any place where they find above ground access. Swarming termites are often mistaken for flying ants but you can easily tell the difference. A swarming termite only has two body parts, a head and a long abdomen where as, the ant will have three distinctive parts. The flying ant does not lose its wings but swarming termites will. The sole purpose  for the swarming termite's wings is to carry them from the colony to a new location so that they can start a new colony.