How Long Does An Ant Colony Last?
Ant infestations are never fun, and in some situations, they can be dangerous or destructive. This is why they are often the target of pest control efforts, which are meant to completely eliminate them from an area. But what happens if you leave an ant colony alone? How long will it last? Let’s find out. […]
Tips For Preventing Ant Infestations
Ants are rarely welcome into the home, but luckily, most of the time they wander in, their presence is temporary. Mostly, the ants will be looking for food, and if they find it, they will bring in more workers to gather all of it. If the food source is constant, then the ants may build […]
A List Of The Pest Ant Species
While most ant species are nothing to worry about, there are a few that can be considered pests, which are able to damage the home, spread diseases, and attack the inhabitants. Let’s take a closer look at these ants. Carpenter ants Carpenter ants are the first item on our list. This species is considered a […]
How To Make A Carpenter Ant Infestation Worse
Carpenter ant infestations can be a major issue for any homeowner, because these ants will damage the wood of the home by building colonies inside of it. To make matters worse, there are certain things that you can do to make the infestations even more damaging. Let’s take a look at the mistakes homeowners make […]
How To Tell If You Have Carpenter Ants
You should never ignore an ant infestation. Whenever you see one of these little creatures crawling around your home, your immediate priority should be to make sure that you are not dealing with carpenter ants. Carpenter ants are a species that, like termites, will damage the wood of the home, potentially costing you thousands of […]
Fun Facts About Ants
Ants are a nuisance to have in the home, and depending on the species, they can be quite dangerous. But ants have also fascinated us from the moment we laid eyes on them. Their ability to coordinate, their tirelessness and their nests can all be fascinating. That’s not all though – there are numerous ant […]
Dodge Ant Infestations This Summer | Rochester Pest Pros
Spotting a line for food at a summer barbeque can be exciting, but not when it’s accompanied with a line of ants. Town and Country Pest says prevention of these picnic-crashing pests is key because they can be difficult to control once they infiltrate a property in large numbers. Summer cookouts, and the crumbs they […]
What We Can Learn From Ants
We rarely think about ants, but when we do, it’s because we’ve seen them bothering us around the home or when we’re out on a picnic. However, the ants are very interesting insects that are being studied by scientists to this day. In almost any environment, ants are busy day and night with building, foraging, […]
How Carpenter Ants Travel Over Water
When we hear of swimming, we don’t often think of insects, and we especially don’t think of ants. However, there is certainly one species of ants that we hope can’t swim – the carpenter ant. Unfortunately, not only are they capable of swimming, they are actually very good at it. As part of a study […]
The Battle Between Ants And Fast Evolving Microbes
Leafcutter ants are known for their gardening skills. They will grow fungus in specialized chambers within their colonies, and they will use this fungus for food. These fungi are very precious, and the ants have to protect both their gardens and themselves. To make matters worse, they will live in colonies of millions of closely […]
