Driven by the need to find food, water and shelter, ants are among the most common pests to invade homes. While they may seem harmless at first, their presence can quickly become a nuisance and, depending on the type of…
With summer in full swing, you might notice an uptick in ant activity around your home. These tiny invaders are on the lookout for food, water, and shelter. Here's a guide to the most common ants you may encounter during…
Ants are one of the most common household pests that are especially adept at sneaking into homes. While finding a parade of ants trekking through your kitchen is undoubtedly distressing, eliminating and preventing future infestations is relatively simple. Our guide…
Dealing with ants in your home can be as frustrating a problem as the pests themselves. It isn’t uncommon for homeowners to treat the problem themselves first using a store-bought solution. However, there are several reasons why enlisting professional help…
Sugar ants—while the name sounds sweet, a sugar ant infestation is a big nuisance. These pesky pests don’t appear solo but appear with their crew. So, if you encounter a single sugar ant? Don’t let that small creature fool you. There…
Ants are not the most fascinating of insects. They are tiny, and you have probably inadvertently killed more of them than you could ever count. However, ants are an amazingly diverse group of insects. Some ants can cause serious pain…
Solenopsis invicta, or the “red-imported fire ant,” as the species is more commonly known, is the most economically significant invasive ant pest in the United States. These ants are native to South America, but they have been accidentally transported into…
Many pest management professionals say that carpenter ants are the most difficult native ant pests to control, and there are several valid reasons for this claim. For one thing, most carpenter ant infestations see workers establish one or more nests…
Like most indoor ant pests, carpenter ants are capable of establishing multiple nests within homes and buildings. However, unlike most indoor ant pests, some carpenter ant pest species are known for excavating nesting galleries within moist structural wood components. In…
Ants may be the most commonly managed insect pests within homes, and Georgia is home to some pretty fierce species. The red-imported fire ant and the newly introduced Asian needle ant are two examples of highly venomous and potentially dangerous…