What can a homeowner do when a swarm occurs?
There are usually hundreds of termites that leave the mud tubes during a swarm. The first thing to do is to collect a few of the insects in a jar so they can be properly identified. Then either use a non-residual insecticide or a vacuum cleaner to suck up the insects. This in no way means you have dealt with the infestation that is damaging your house. This is a temporary relief until proper control measures can be performed.
