The reason carpenter ants are considered pests is because they will build their colonies inside the wood of a building. As the colony grows, so does the damage caused to the home, and eventually, homeowners can be left footing the…
Wipe up crumbs and spills immediately Store garbage in sealed containers and remove from the home frequently Keep food packages closed or sealed and store products in air-tight containers Avoid leaving food out on the counter or pet food out…
Despite its size, the ant’s anatomy can be quite fascinating, with the body being composed of multiple parts, each with its own special function. The most common type of ant that you see out and about is the worker ant,…
There are numerous ant species out there, but only a handful can be considered pests or dangerous. These species are the fire ant, the carpenter ant and the pharaoh ant. The fire ant Fire ants are known for one thing…
Ants are one of the most common pests in the US, but most ant species do not pose that much of a threat. In fact, most of them will not even build colonies inside homes. They will simply forage for…
Odds are that if you see ants in your home, they are there to get some food. Different ant species will have different diets, but most will be attracted to either protein, sugar or fat. Let’s take a look at…
What are fire ants? When we talk about fire ants from a pest control perspective, we usually refer to red imported fire ants. These fire ants are an invasive species, and they are very aggressive. It is estimated by the…
Ants are one of the few insects that we view positively. Even when they are in our home, we mostly regard them as a nuisance, and rarely as a pest. However, there are plenty of ant species out there, and…
While you can use DIY methods to keep ants from foraging inside your home, in order to get rid of an ant infestation, you will need the help of a pro. This is especially true when it comes to carpenter…
Prevent Ant Infestations No pest infestation is ever welcome, but when it comes to severity, most ant infestations are very low on the scale. However, there are a few species which are quite common in home infestations that will cause…
Most ant species can cause a headache when they’re in the home, but outside of that, they’re really harmless. Carpenter ants on the other hand will actually cause damage to the home, and they have to be removed as soon…
