Pest Advice Blog

Every animal has its place on the food chain, and ants are no exception. Carpenter ants are omnivorous and spend a great deal of time foraging for food to feed not only themselves but the colony as a whole. Ants have many natural predators as well. …

A sandbox is a fun place for your kids to play. No matter how far away you may be from the coast, you can have a little slice of the beach in your own backyard. However, sandboxes can also attract insect pests such as carpenter ants. This is …

While carpenter ants aren’t dangerous to humans, they can wreak havoc on your house. These tiny creatures use wood for nest building, which means your home’s internal structures are the perfect location for tunnelling. If they get inside the walls, …

Ant farms were popular in the past as a way to study an ant colony. Carpenter ant colonies are complex social systems in which each ant has a specific role. The carpenter ant queen is more than just the ruler of the colony. She lays eggs that …

  The appearance of winged carpenter ants in your home can be very alarming. Like other carpenter ants, they are large compared to other ant species, and winged carpenter ants can be even larger than workers. A few winged carpenter ants in your home …

Seeing a couple of ants in your kitchen can be frustrating, but if it appears as if these ants are searching for food, you probably don’t have too much to worry about. If they don’t find what they’re looking for, they’ll likely go away. It is a good …

It’s common to see different types of ants in your yard. Most ants are harmless and can actually be beneficial to your grass and the ecosystem. When you spot large black ants on or around the trees on your property, there may be a problem with …

Many homeowners take steps to prevent infestations at home, but have you ever thought about the risk of pests at your workplace? Any building is vulnerable, especially during the winter months when critters seek warm shelter and a steady food …

There can be thousands, and sometimes hundreds of thousands, carpenter ants in a single nest. You may wonder how such a large colony could stay hidden from view. However, though large compared to other ant species, carpenter ants are still rather …

Carpenter ants can be destructive pests. If they get into your home, you should call for carpenter ant removal in Toronto as soon as possible. However, they are also very interesting creatures with some remarkable capabilities. Learning more about …

  While it’s never a good thing to have ants in your kitchen, some cause bigger problems than others. Most ants forage for food inside your home but then return to their nests outside. Carpenter ants are different because they make nests in wood. If …

Retail stores can include anything from fine furniture sales to resale locations. Because of the variety of retail services and operations, there are numerous pest species that can infiltrate different areas. Ask any commercial pest control services …