Carpenter Ants Are The Most Common Ant Pest Of Homes In The Northeast
Several ant species are common pests of homes and buildings in New York state including Pharaoh ants, pavement ants and odorous house ants. The ants commonly known as carpenter ants are easily the most common home-infesting ants in the entire northeast. According to a recent nationwide survey of pest control professionals, carpenter ants were the […]
Why Pharaoh Ants Are Widely Regarded As The Most Difficult Ant Pests To Eradicate From Infested Homes And Buildings
While cockroaches, termites and flies are among the most common insect pests of homes and buildings, homeowners across the US consistently rank ants as the most frequent home-invading insect pests. One of the most troublesome ant pest species, Monomorium pharaonis, is well distributed across the globe, and many pest control professionals agree that this species […]
One Of The Most Common Home-Invading Ants In Upstate New York Has Been Known To Cause Severe Allergic Reactions With Its Venomous Sting
Odorous house ants, carpenter ants, Pharaoh ants, and pavement ants are among the commonly encountered ant pests within upstate New York homes. Although these ant species are ubiquitous in the northeast, they are technically non-native species that have become established in most inhabited regions of the world due to their tendency to hitch rides in […]
Tiny Thief Ants Establish Large Indoor Nests Behind Kitchen Cupboards, Allowing Them Easy Access To Stored Foods
Tiny Thief Ants Establish Large Indoor Nests Behind Kitchen Cupboards, Allowing Them Easy Access To Stored Foods Ant species that establish multiple nests and live in colonies that contain several queens are particularly difficult to eradicate from infested homes. Queen ants are generally the only reproductive ants found in a colony, so killing worker ants […]
Ant Pests That Scatter Throughout Indoor Areas And How To Keep Them From Invading Homes During The Colder Months
Numerous species of ant pest invade homes throughout the state of New York, even during the winter season. Ants are not likely to wander indoors during long periods of single digit daytime temperatures. However, several ant pests, like Pharaoh ants and odorous house ants, are often encountered in upstate New York homes in large numbers […]
Crazy Ants Can Establish Nests In Virtually Any Type Of Environment, Including The Inside Of Houses
Every family has a black sheep or crazy uncle hidden away, and ants are no different. Their crazy relative is, however, actually has the word crazy in their name. These would be crazy ants, or Nylanderia. They range in color from pale yellow to black, and the size of a sesame seed and are covered […]
Carpenter Ant Infestation
A Brighton Man’s 52 Year Long Carpenter Ant Infestation Serves As A Good Example Of What Not To Do When Encountering These Pests Within A Home Carpenter ants are among the most destructive insect pests to finished wood, including structural lumber within homes, cosmetic wood on houses, wooden fences and other finished wood items. In […]
Pest Control Professionals Identify The Ant Pest Species That Are Most Difficult To Eradicate From Homes
Several household ant pest species can be found in upstate New York, and there is no one pest control method that can eliminate all species. Some household ant pests only nest outdoors, while others nest both outdoors and indoors. Ants that nest outdoors may cause damage to lawns with their nest-building activities, or they may […]
Nuisance Ant Swarms Will Soon Emerge In Rochester Neighborhoods, And Researchers May Have Found A Way To Reduce Stink Bug Infestations
Now is the time of year when massive swarms of reproductive ants emerge from existing colonies in order to mate and establish new colonies as queen and king ants. In upstate New York, swarming ants, known as “alates,” emerge for a period lasting roughly two weeks during September and/or October. Swarming alates are not harmful […]
The Biting Household Ant Pests That Inexplicably Survive Being Stepped On
Most ant species that commonly infest structures are categorized as nuisance pests. Some ant pest species inflict painful and medically significant stings, like red-imported fire ants and harvester ants, but these pests are mostly a problem in the southern states. Ant pests in upstate New York do not pose a health threat to residents, with […]
