What are these?
For the past couple of weeks, I started noticing these very tiny bugs outdoors of my home. Mostly they were noticeable on the concrete. But last 3 days, I have noticed that it may be an infestation of whatever they are. I don't even like having my daughter outside playing because of this. I took pics of these bugs as close as I could and then edited them by zooming in. Can anyone please help me identify these bugs. I live in Southern California.
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Termites?
Agree with pam
Ooh, call an exterminater, you have termites.
If you think they're termites you can check this post for pictures: https://www.jcehrlich.com/termites/identification/
Southern CA. homeowners generally have contracts with termite exterminators who will "tent" your home and apply the necessary chemicals. Be sure to find a company that will guarantee their work.
I live in Southern California. Not all termite remedies require tenting. Get written bids from several reputable exterminators. Just depends on how bad the infestation is and where.
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0242-hiring-contractor
Large national chains are franchised and some are better than others. I called the same service I use for my mom's house. The guy that had my territory was an absolute joke. I called and now use the same guy that services my mom's house.
Here's a little clearer picture.
Worker termites here's pics for you of different stages https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/type-termitewhite-ant-collectioncartoon-stylevector-1048932107?src=1VyxYgvnPgCI12ak21e38A-1-20