What is the difference between ants and termites?

Ants and termites differ in three main ways: appearance, behavior and diet. Termites are creamy in color, with straight antennae and a broad body with no waist. Ants are usually dark brown or black, with elbowed antennae and a body divided into three segments with a narrow waist.

Termites feed on cellulose found in wood and wooden structures, while ants feed on nectar, seeds, other small insects and food scraps in and around your home.

Termites damage a building’s structure and can cause major financial losses, while ants do not feed on structural materials or cause structural damage.