Wood Destroying Organism (WDO) Home Inspection Practice Exam

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What happens to swarmers after they mate?

  1. They return to the colony

  2. They die immediately

  3. They form a new colony

  4. They become workers

The correct answer is: They form a new colony

After swarmers mate, they typically form a new colony. This behavior is part of their reproductive cycle, where the swarmers, also known as alates, leave their original colony in search of a suitable location to establish a new one. Once they find an appropriate site, they shed their wings and begin the process of founding a new colony. This transition is crucial for the expansion of their species. While some may indeed die shortly after mating or return to their original colony, the primary purpose of swarming is to reproduce and establish new colonies, making this answer the most reflective of their behavior following mating.

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