In the spring, termites and carpenter ants become active again and both will begin to swarm. During the swarming period, it can be difficult to determine whether you are dealing with termites or carpenter ants. At one level, it doesn’t matter much, as they are both wood destroying insects and can cause damage to your home (or other building). However, each of these pests requires very different treatment methods. Here is a short break down of how to differentiate.