Carpenter ants are wood-destroying insects that can cause significant structural damage to homes and buildings. These large ants are known for excavating galleries in wood to create their nests, often targeting damp or decaying wood structures. Understanding the characteristics, harborage tendencies, and effective treatment methods for carpenter ants is crucial in managing and preventing infestations.

Characteristics:

- Carpenter ants are relatively large ants, ranging from about 6 to 25 mm in length, with a black or reddish coloration.

- They have a segmented body, with a narrow waist and elbowed antennae.

- These ants do not eat wood but excavate it to create nests, leading to sawdust-like debris (frass) near their nesting sites.

Harborage:

- Carpenter ants typically nest in moist or damaged wood, such as rotting tree stumps, logs, or structural wood within buildings.

- Common indoor nesting sites include wall voids, attics, crawl spaces, and areas with water leaks or high moisture levels.

- Sawdust piles (frass), which consist of wood shavings, insect parts, and soil, may be found near carpenter ant nest sites.

Treatment:

Effectively controlling carpenter ant infestations requires a targeted and systematic approach:

- Inspection of the property to identify nest locations, foraging trails, and factors contributing to the infestation.

- Addressing moisture issues and fixing wood damage to prevent further conducive conditions for carpenter ants.

- Application of insecticidal treatments directly to nesting sites, trails, and entry points to eliminate the colony.

- Ongoing monitoring and follow-up treatments to ensure complete eradication and prevent reinfestation.

Our pest control experts understand the importance of tailored treatment plans designed to address specific carpenter ant infestations and protect your property from further damage. By combining thorough inspections, strategic treatments, and preventive measures, we strive to eradicate carpenter ants from your home effectively and provide you with peace of mind. Our goal is to safeguard your property against these wood-destroying pests, allowing you to enjoy a structurally sound and carpenter ant-free living environment.

Fire ants are notorious for their red appearance and painful bites. These ants can cause significant problems in outdoor spaces and are known for their aggressive behavior, making it challenging to enjoy your surroundings.

Characteristics:

Fire ants measure between 1/16 to 1/4 inch in size. They have a yellowish-red body with a black abdomen. Fire ants are two-node ants and do not have spines on their thorax. Their antennae have 10 segments with a 2-segmented club. When a fire ant mound is disturbed, the ants inside can become highly active, creating a "boiling" effect.

Harborage:

While fire ants primarily nest outdoors, they have been known to establish nests behind baseboards in homes.

Treatment:

We employ various methods to treat fire ant colonies. This includes flooding the mounds with our liquid formula and dusting them with our granular treatment. Additionally, we utilize bait and traps, which may work slower but are often more effective in keeping ants away.

Our team of pest experts takes a personalized approach when treating your property, ensuring that your specific concerns are addressed and your home is protected both inside and out. We are committed to providing you with peace of mind and ensuring that you can enjoy your home without the presence of fire ants.

Odorous ants are a common household pest in the US, known for their ability to emit a foul smell. These pests establish colonies and take advantage of unsecured food and water sources. If left unaddressed, a small infestation can quickly become a significant and unpleasant problem.

Characteristics:

Odorous ants measure between 1/16 to 1/8 inch and are brown to black in color. They have a single node, which is hidden beneath their abdomen. When crushed, these ants release a distinct "rotten coconut" odor.

Harborage:

These ants typically build their nests in wall voids around hot water pipes and heaters, as well as in crevices around sinks and cupboards.

Treatment:

To effectively treat odorous ants, we begin by applying a barrier of treatment and baits around your home. In some cases, a second application may be necessary after a few weeks to prevent the ants from returning.

Our pest experts take a personalized approach to treat your property, ensuring that your concerns are addressed and your home is protected inside and out. We are committed to providing you with peace of mind and ensuring that you can fully enjoy your home.

Pavement ants, also known as "Pavement Ant (GRN)," are a common invasive species found throughout the United States. They are named after their preference for nesting and foraging in pavement areas. These ants can be a nuisance for homeowners if not properly targeted and treated promptly.

Characteristics:

Pavement ant workers measure about 2.5–4 mm in length and can vary in color from dark brown to black. They have distinct lines on their heads and thorax. The pedicel, which connects the thorax and abdomen, consists of two segments. The posterior thorax has two spines that project upward towards the rear, and they possess a stinger in the last segment of the abdomen.

Harborage:

Most pavement ant colonies are located under sidewalks, building slabs, and large rocks. They enter buildings through cracks in foundation walls and interior slabs. It is common to find sand piles and small soil particles near cracks in concrete slabs or at the top of foundation walls, as the ants deposit debris from their excavated nests. Similar piles can be observed during warmer months at cracks in sidewalks.

Treatment:

To address pavement ant infestations, our experts employ baiting techniques to target the ants and eliminate entire nests. They also focus on identifying the source of the infestation and resolving the issue at its root.

Our pest experts take a personalized approach to treat your property, ensuring that your concerns are addressed and your home is protected both inside and out. We are committed to providing you with peace of mind and ensuring your enjoyment of your home.pests and prevent them from returning, all at an affordable price.

Pharaoh ants, represented by the image "Pharaoh-Web-Large," are invasive pests that have a knack for finding warm places to establish their colonies. This makes homes an ideal location for them to thrive. These persistent ants tirelessly search for food and can quickly infest a space.

Characteristics:

Pharaoh ants are small, measuring between 1/16 to 1/8 inch in length. They have a light yellow to reddish-brown color with a dark abdomen. They are two-node ants with a 12-segmented antenna and a 3-segmented club. They can easily be mistaken for Thief Ants, which have a 10-segmented antenna and a 2-segmented club.

Harborage:

Pharaoh ants nest in warm and humid areas that are difficult to access, typically near sources of food and water. They commonly use utility lines to move around within a house.

Treatment:

To address pharaoh ant infestations, we utilize baiting methods to locate and target their colonies. We also work to determine the specific type of food the colony is seeking and adjust the bait accordingly.

Our pest experts take a personalized approach to treat your property, ensuring that your concerns are fully addressed and your home is protected both inside and out. We are committed to providing you with peace of mind and ensuring your enjoyment of your home.