Ants are some of the most prominent household pests. With over 12,000 different species found all over the world, they can become quite a nuisance. Ants typically live underground, so why do they enter homes in the first place? Ants have the same needs as any other animal, namely food, water, and … [Read more...]
How Do Ant Baits Work?
If you have ever experienced an ant infestation in your home, you know how frustrating it can be to spray them time and time again without any noticeable results. While contact ant insecticides do kill the ants you see, there are often many more ants ready to follow the scent trail and take their … [Read more...]
Understanding the Ant Life Cycle and How it Relates to Pest Control
Ants are notorious household pests because they are found everywhere and are difficult to get rid of. What starts as a few stray ants in your home can quickly become a continual stream. The ants that you see likely represent just a small fraction of the total number adult ants, … [Read more...]
The Differences Between Termites and Ants
Ants and termites are similar in many ways, which means that they are often confused for each other. Both types of these insects live in colonies, have a winged reproductive class, and are similar in size. The methods used to get rid of them are different, however, so correct identification is … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Ant Queens
A queen ant is the center of the colony. She is typically the mother of all the other ants in the nest and lays all the eggs for future replenishment and growth. An ant nest may have one queen or multiple queens, depending on the species. Ant queens are interesting creatures, and understanding their … [Read more...]
Are Ants Dangerous?
There are over 12,000 different species of ants in the world, and the majority of them are harmless. There are, however, some species and situations where ants can actually be dangerous or cause damage. Ants have been known to transmit disease pathogens, give painful bites/stings, and cause damage … [Read more...]
How to Apply Diatomaceous Earth for Ants
Ants are one of the most common insects that cause problems in homes. They can be annoyingly persistent and extremely difficult to get rid of. One non-toxic, inexpensive way to get rid of them is with diatomaceous earth (DE). Diatomaceous earth for ants is a great solution to control these pests … [Read more...]
7 Proven Ways To Prevent Ants From Invading Your Home
Surprise parties may be fun when it’s between humans but not when ants are the party guests! Ants show up uninvited in your home because they are tiny enough to sneak inside unnoticed, that is, until you see a whole mess of them in your kitchen, bathroom or dining room floor. But we can help you … [Read more...]
5 Signs You May Have A Serious Ant Problem
Eeek! You may not say this out loud, but you definitely think it when you discover a group of ants crawling around in your home. After screaming, your first instinct may be to start stomping or squishing the ant invasion or breaking out an aerosol and spraying them to death. That may sound like … [Read more...]
7 Most Common Ants Which Invade Our Homes
There’s a reason why ants show up unannounced into a house. You won’t find a single homeowner in the country that would be happy to see ants barging into their home but every day, these little biters march their way into homes via the smallest of cracks and crevices whether we like it or not. Here … [Read more...]
