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…
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…
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…
