Carpenter ants in most cases black in colour but can vary to a more reddish-maroon or a combination of these colours altogether. Some of the worker ants have wings and lead people into believing that they are dealing with termites. Winged carpenter ants have two pairs of wings. The rear ones are smaller than the …
Pavement ants are a common sight in all residential neighbourhoods. They are the ants that will swarm a dropped lollipop or blob of ice cream and will look like there are literally millions of them because there are. They make nests with massive numbers and often live under concrete for protection. They are a natural …
Ants Ants are a broad species that vary in appearance and ability more than any other animal or insect. There are so many species of ant that it could fill a library. There are still many that have not been discovered but most of them are not interested in your house or property. There is …
No pavement ants are not known to cause structural damage compared to their more aggressive counterpart, the carpenter ant. The reason why pavement ants do not cause structural damage is that these ants mainly inhabit slabs of concrete, logs, or any other type of base where they can be covered. If you have pavement ants, …
Did you know ants outnumber humans 140,000:1? However, that shouldn’t be a ticket to get into your home. Spring and summer time welcome change for just about anyone. The weather starts getting a little warmer, the environment gets greener, and we can enjoy outdoor activities more often. A downside to this wonderful time of the …
Normally, ants will forage for food during the warmer, and later slow down and disappear completely during the cold months. Ants behave like this because they are cold-blooded creatures. An ant’s body temperature is like that of air, liquid and the soil around it. If the weather in the ant’s location gets too cold, the …
The presence of big black ants in your kitchen might indicate a carpenter ant infestation. For most property owners this isn’t good news since carpenter ants can eat through your house causing significant damage if not handled on time. Most people will confuse any black ant they see with a carpenter ant, which is bound …
Ants can strike at any time. And while it might be a little distressing to find ants crawling around your kitchen, it’s a total nightmare to find the swarming in your dishwasher. If you can see ants coming out of your dishwasher, there is no doubt that you have an ant infestation. While it might …
Your kitchen sink might be the last place you’d ever expect to find ants, but your plumbing areas are one of the most enticing places to pests. Food and grease buildup in your drains and ants are attracted to this steady supply of food. If by any chance ants set up their colony in or near …
Ants just like any other pest can be very frustrating to get rid of, and especially when they invade the inside of your home. In case you have an ant problem in your bathroom, it might seem like a tough problem to resolve since it will be very difficult to determine the location of their …