Termites are one of the worst things you can ever get in your home. The amount of damage they can do astronomical. The expense of repair is overwhelming. However, a lot of the time they’re difficult to distinguish from carpenter ants. What are carpenter ants? Carpenter ants are bigger than normal ants. Workers have black, … Continue reading Termites or carpenter ants.
Not properly dealing with pests can prolong the infestation. It’s not about killing the rodents or insects you’re seeing right now. It’s about controlling it from happening again. There’s tons of things people do wrong when trying DIY pest removal. Improper research. Before starting any sort of pest removal make sure to do plenty of … Continue reading How you can make pest problems worse by trying to solve them yourself.
Ants are always going to kitchen. I rarely see them anywhere else. They get in my food. They’re all over the floor. Just everywhere. Ants love kitchens. It’s like ant heaven. Ants have a sweet tooth. Well not really, but they’re mainly attracted to sweeter foods. Your kitchen is the optimal food source. There’s tons … Continue reading Why ants love your kitchen.
Ants look like ants. It’s hard to process that there’s many different species. They all seem to do and look the same. However, some can be destructive to your home. So, it’s beneficial to know different types of ants. Carpenter ant appearance. Carpenter ants are commonly black ranging in hues from red to yellow. … Continue reading Carpenter ant identification.
It may be obvious to contact pest control as early as possible. But, to some this isn’t always the case. They go through all the do-it-yourself steps before realizing they should’ve just called a professional to begin with. Realistically it’s simple to figure out when to call pest control. Any time you realize there’s lots … Continue reading When to call pest control.
Large carpenter ant nests actually look pretty cool. They have intricate tunnels and galleries smoothly cut into large segments of wood. It’s common to confuse carpenter ants with termites. However, termites actually eat wood. Carpenter ants don’t eat wood. They remove wood as they build galleries and tunnels for nesting. Carpenter ants find home … Continue reading Do carpenter ants eat wood?
Ants are everywhere. We see them all the time. On the sidewalk. On the driveway. Never think much about it. But, in the winter they look for a warm place to nest. Your home or building is key to survival. Consistent temperature and food source can lead ants right to your kitchen. What is a … Continue reading Pavement ant damage.
Wait. Is that a flying ant? I didn’t think ants flew here in Port Elgin. Usually I see them scurrying around the sidewalk. This one is flying. During the summer months it’s not uncommon to see flying ants. Also known as alates, flying ants are male and female ants who are looking to hook-up. Basically, … Continue reading Why do some ants have wings?
In 2014, CBC reported a noticeable rise in Halifax’s carpenter ant population. During warmer months the ants come out to drill into wood damaging homes. Carpenter ants are always a regular problem around the city. Neighbourhoods become infested with them as they move from house to house. There’s no reason the ant problem hasn’t continued … Continue reading Carpenter Ant Damage
St. Catharines, St. Catharines! The carpenter ants are coming, the carpenter ants are coming! Once in your home they can destroy anything made of wood. Unlike termites, they don’t eat wood. Oh, just burrow to make carpenter ant colonies. Completely damaging major structural elements of buildings. So, the next summer afternoon there’s an ant in … Continue reading What do carpenter ants look like?