Seeing ants in your home can be a nuisance and a sign that something needs to be done. It is important to understand why they are there and what you can do to prevent them from coming into your home.…
If you live in Southern California, chances are you know the feeling of seeing ants in your home. It’s an unsettling experience that can quickly become a major problem if not properly addressed. Fortunately, you don’t have to face this…
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,…
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…
