So what causes this simultaneous taking to the air, and is there really such a thing as flying ant day? Find out when and why ants grow wings and swarm. Flying ants are known as alates. In the UK, ...

Termites and carpenter ants are the most concerning, as an infestation left untreated can cause major structural home damage.

What Is a Flying Ant? Flying ants, also known as alates, are swarming adult hive members of various ant species. Ants have complex societies that require each subgroup of ants to perform different ...

Collecting resources and placing down structures lets you upgrade your ants into different types, like flying ants, digger ants, and, er, "inventor" ants, which presumably help you research new tech.