Ants control

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Ant Pest Control | Ant Control | Getting Rid Of Ants

Carpenter Ant

Worker carpenter ants are polymorphic. They are large (3.5-13mm) but greatly vary in size. The queens are about 13-17mm long. Their color is black, combinations of red and black, or completely red or brown. The antenna is 12-segmented, without a club. Their thorax lacks spines and the profile is evenly rounded on the upper side. Pedicel is 1-segmented. Gaster with anal opening is round, surrounded by circlet of hairs. The stinger is absent. Worker ants are capable of emitting a strong formic acid odor.

Odorous House Ant

Odorous house ants are small ants measuring 2.5 millimetres long. They nest outdoors. The ants construct their nest out of mounds of dirt. The worker ants search far for food. They often enter buildings. Once they have found food, they leave a scent trail for other ants. They feed on a variety of organic material.

Determine why they are entering your property and eliminate the food, water and/or housing that they need to survive.

Promptly clean after meals and take all trash out of your home. Know that learning how to get rid of ants involves creating an ant-proof abode.

Move outdoor trash and recycling bins as far from your home as possible.

Tightly wrap and store food set out on kitchen counters.

Refrigerate all perishable food, especially in the summer, when fruits and vegetables may spoil quickly.

Ant Control and Removal Services

Ant removal can be an annoying and large task for anyone. They will attack any location no matter how small the opening may be. Ants are very social, and when you have one there are bound to be innumerable amounts of them lurking to attack. Unless you live in Antarctica, dealing with ants will become a life long conquest. With more than 12,000 documented species of ants, it will be impossible for the average person to know exactly what to do to exterminate the problem. The best way to conquer these eager workers is to hire a professional to exterminate them before they infiltrate you dwelling, business, or yard. This will be the most affective way to make sure that your time will not turn into a frustrating one. These trained professionals will know the best methods to not only get rid of a current ant infestation, but will build a barrier to stop a future problem. Ant removal can be made easier by letting a professional exterminator handle the battle for you.

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