ant exterminator Archives

August 12, 2024

Identifying and Managing Ant Infestations in Your Home

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…

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July 18, 2024

Common Ants You May Run Into Around Your Home This Summer

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…

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February 12, 2024

8 Reasons Why You Should Leave Ant Control to the Experts

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…

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January 14, 2024

Keep The Ants At Bay: Preventative Measures and Tips

Ants might seem like harmless little creatures to some, but they can quickly become a nuisance when they invade your home. No matter how tidy or clean you keep your house, it can be difficult to completely prevent ants from…

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January 21, 2021

How to Get Rid of the Not-So-Sweet Sugar Ants?

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…

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July 16, 2020

How Can Homeowners Tell The Difference Between Carpenter Ant Workers That Nest In Structural Lumber, And Those That Merely Pose A Nuisance Within Homes?

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…

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July 8, 2020

Can Carpenter Ant Workers Establish Nests In Dry Indoor Areas, And Do Workers Prefer To Nest In Moist Wood?

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…

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April 9, 2020

The Invasive Dark Rover Ant Is Becoming A More Common House Pest In Georgia

Several non-native ant species have established an invasive habitat in Georgia where they currently cause frustration to homeowners throughout the state. Some of these invasive ant species include red-imported fire ants, Asian needle ants, Tawny crazy ants, and Argentine ants.…

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March 5, 2020

Argentine Ants Are One Of The Most Commonly Managed Ant Pests In Georgia Where They Enter Homes All Year Round

Ants are one of the most common and annoying insect pests, invading our yards, sidewalks, parks, and homes. There are ants invading our lives every day of our lives. They seem to show up in our homes as long as…

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December 30, 2019

Which Residential Areas In Georgia Are Carpenter Ant Pests Most Abundant

Carpenter ants are well known for their habit of infesting structural wood within homes. Unlike termites, carpenter ants do not consume wood; instead, carpenter ants use their strong mandibles solely to excavate nesting galleries within structural wood, causing infested lumber…

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