Watch 'approximately 6 billion termites' swarm Louisiana deputy

The appearance of a termite swarm made for an interesting night shift for a Louisiana sheriff's deputy on the evening of May 12.

As St. Tammany Parish Deputy Justin Blackwell patrolled the streets of Abita Springs, Louisiana, he and his vehicle coincided with the swarm of flying pests. The nine-second clip shows a panoramic view of the swarm from the inside of the deputy's vehicle.

"Deputy Justin Blackwell, night shift, and approximately 6 billion termites," a caption from the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office reads. "Night Shift" by Jon Pardi was the soundtrack of choice for the footage.

According to NewsBreak, a large termite swarm was underway across parts of south Louisiana — and even showed up on the weather radar.

Warm, humid weather combined with heavy rainfall created "ideal conditions" for the termite swarming season in the state, the outlet reported. Swarms typically occur during spring and early summer evenings when temperatures remain warm and winds are light, per the outlet.

Watch 'approximately 6 billion termites' swarm Louisiana deputy

Can termites fly?

Yes, some types of termites can fly, according to Terminix.

While different species of termites can fly during their reproductive stage, only a certain caste has wings. Subterranean, drywood and dampwood, the three most common types of termites in the United States, all have reproductive castes capable of flying in swarms.

Dubbed "alates" or "swarmers" because of the way they fly together in a group, the winged termites can only fly a short distance and during a limited time of the year, per Terminix. Discarded wings are usually a "telltale sign" of a termite infestation.