Insect Quiz September, 2005

September Quiz 2005

You are in your yard on a warm, sunny day.  As you come around a corner of your house, you notice a lot of winged insects flying in the air.  They are brown and about 3/8th inch long.  Some of these insects have landed on the side of the house.  They look just like ants except they have wings.  You are not sure where they are coming from and wonder if they are damaging your home.

1.  What are these insects?

2.  Where are the coming from?

3.  What kind of damage can they cause?

4.  What is the best method to manage them?