Termite swarmers appearing inside the house — Nicosia, Nicosia
Finding winged termites (swarmers) indoors — often near windows, light fixtures, or in spider webs — means an active colony is living inside or directly beneath the structure and has matured enough to produce reproductives. Unlike flying ants, termite swarmers have straight antennae, equal-length wings, and a thick waist. A pest-control technician identifies the species, locates mud tubes and colony access points using moisture meters and thermal imaging, applies targeted liquid termiticide or installs a baiting system, and schedules follow-up inspections to confirm elimination.
Who to call
For this problem in Nicosia, call a: Ongediertebestrijder
Vind een Ongediertebestrijder in NicosiaSymptoms to look for
- Small winged insects swarming near windows or light sources inside the house
- Piles of discarded translucent wings on windowsills or near baseboards
- Pencil-thin mud tubes running along foundation walls or floor joists
- Soft or hollow-sounding wood when tapped with a screwdriver handle
- Tiny pinpoint holes in drywall with fine powdery dust beneath them
Spoeddienst in Nicosia
Emergency services in Nicosia respond within 30–90 minutes across the urban core and the Strovolos/Aglandjia/Engomi/Lakatamia suburban belt (faster in the centre, slower in outlying villages and right up against the buffer zone). Callout rates run €40–€120 plus €30–€55/hour. As the capital it has the island's deepest contractor pool, but Russian-speaking dispatcher availability is more limited than in Limassol — most operate in Greek and English first.