- What causes ants to come into the house? - Answer: Worker ants are looking for a food source. They travel everywhere and like to live close to where they find food.
- Why do ants only surface just before my social events? - Answer: Most likely the social event involves food or drink which is attractive to ants.
- If I have ants - is that a sign of termite activity? Answer: No, but it does not mean you do not have termites either.
- What is the difference between an ant and a termite? Answer: Ants have distinct segments on their bodies or a pinched waist, termites do not.
- Do ants bite?...Are they harmful? Answer: Some ants can sting but very few are harmful. It is best not to handle any insect unless you are informed.
- What are the different types of ants that I will find in my area? Answer: Pavement ants, odorous house ants, pharaoh ants, field ants, carpenter ants, citronella ants, little black ants, and velvet ants are most common here. The velvet ant is actually a wasp and should be avoided because it can deliver a powerful sting.
- Do you have pictures of the various ants? Answer: Yes "click here"
- What are the signs to look for with an ant infestation" Answer: Sand piles, ant trails, sawdust or accumulating debris.
- How would you apply your products to control my infestation? Answer: Methods differ with the type of ant and location of the nest. An inspection should precede the treatment.
- Is the treatment harmful to wildlife? Answer: No, applications are pest specific and products used have low mammalian toxicity and are placed where non-target creatures can't access them.
If you have a question regarding an ant problem that did not get answered in this blog contact me at: cs@permatreat.com and I will get the answer for you.
Ants are a problem this time of year and everyone has them. Contact us for your free inspection...it's best to get them under control early as opposed to waiting until your social event!
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