Today's swarm risk
Termite swarm risk in Downey, CA
Los Angeles County
Low swarm riskDrywood termites are in swarm season here. Needs no soil contact, so flights come straight out of dry structural wood. In the Southeast, Gulf, and Florida it swarms at night in spring and early summer; in California and Arizona it swarms on warm late-summer and fall days.
The 27/100 is a daily index of how favorable today's weather is for a swarm flight where these termites live, not a sign that your home has termites. How this works.
Right now
Local conditionsThese are the warm, humid conditions termite swarms key on. Watch for winged termites around lights and windows.
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The next 7 days in Downey
Swarm risk recalculates daily from the local forecast. Each bar is that day's 0–100 score.
Which termites swarm in Downey, and when
Subterranean termite
Swarms Feb–MaySwarms on warm spring days, usually in daylight and often within a day or two of rain, as the soil warms.
Formosan termite
Swarms Apr–JunSwarms at dusk on warm, humid, still evenings in late spring and early summer, the massive flights the Gulf Coast is known for.
Drywood termite
Swarms Jul–OctIn season nowNeeds no soil contact, so flights come straight out of dry structural wood. In the Southeast, Gulf, and Florida it swarms at night in spring and early summer; in California and Arizona it swarms on warm late-summer and fall days.
Termite inspection & treatment in Downey
If you have seen winged termites, discarded wings, or mud tubes, or you just need a wood-destroying-insect inspection before buying or refinancing a home, we can connect you with a vetted local termite pro for a free, no-obligation quote. Downey sits in a very heavy termite-pressure area, so a periodic inspection is worth it here.
Curious what it runs? See our guide to termite inspection cost.
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