Ants might be small, but they are mighty when it comes to making their presence known, especially in the warm ecosystem of Southern California. Here, these resilient creatures are not just a nuisance; they’re a year-round, frontline invasion force. Have…
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,…
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…
Ant colonies have an interesting life cycle. Every ant colony starts with a solitary queen. She has just mated, and her male partner died. This will be the only time she will mate in her life, retaining the sperm in…
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…
Love them or hate them, we have to live with ants. Luckily, most ant species are simply nuisances that pick up food crumbs from the kitchen. There are however a few species which go beyond the nuisance territory and become…
Ants are the most common household pest in America. When ants invade your home, they can contaminate your food supply with pathogens, damage wooden structures and furniture, and they can make your home feel unclean. Just like any other pest…
Where one ant goes, thousands follow, and while they are not a big issue if you are out enjoying the outdoors, it is a concern if you have an infestation in your home. There are many methods to get rid…
If ants are in your home, we hope they’re your invited relatives and not the annoying household pest! Ants are considered the worst pest in the world by homeowners who rank them above cockroaches, spiders and bed bugs as most…
Linepithema humile is a native South American ant species that managed to establish an invasive habitat in the southern US well over a century ago. This species is more commonly known as the Argentine ant, and today it’s the dominant…
