Pharaoh ants are tiny light yellow-red in color and they have black marks in the abdomen, they are about 1/6 inch and predominantly live in colonies they can be found in buildings especially in hospitals, flats and homes where they are found in bathroom kitchen or even in walls and insulation. Pharaoh ants can cause …
There are several ways to resolve a carpenter ant infestation. First, you will need to locate the nest of the ants. To do this, one could either find the sawdust that is formed when the ants eat through their tunnels, or follow the ant trail and locate the entrance. Once the nest is found, the …
If you have observed large black ants in the house, chances are you are dealing with carpenter ants. You see them marching in a long line from one point to another, some carrying particles of food. Black ants are sociable creatures who prefer to live in colonies. Most people leave them well alone because they …
Warmer weather seems to bring all of the critters out in droves. Among them are ants. As the cold, short days of winter begin to morph into the longer hotter days of summer, ants begin to get back to work. Worker ants will begin moving around, searching for food and water to bring back to …
When you have a pest problem in your home, it can often become stressful and make you feel rather overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. The biggest pest problems you can encounter are usually ants and roaches. When you have an ant infestation, there are several different types of ants, the more difficult ones …
Small insects such as Pavement Ants may gain access to your home through tiny gaps or cracks in the foundation — mainly around doors or windows. While there are ways to deal with an ant infestation, larger infestation require the use of chemical treatments. Make sure you call a licensed ant exterminator to do the …
A good understanding of the social behavior of ants is essential for their effective control. In order to be able to get rid of the carpenter ants and reduce their destruction is to locate their nest. This is easily done by observing the behavior and movements of the worker ants. After locating the nest, you …
Among your everyday pests, ants on are the top of the list. They are tiny insects that are the source of irritation for many Toronto homeowners. One of the most common type of ants you will encounter in Toronto, aside from carpenter and pavement ants, is the Pharaoh ant.
A house may be spotted with a winged insect, but the owner may fail to distinguish between a winged termite and or a winged carpenter ant. Both these insects are a problem in the house due to their destructive nature. But termites are known to be a bigger problem.Regardless, if you have spotted winged ants …
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