Pest Advice Blog

Ant control is more important than you think. Carpenter ants are not very good builders, but they are skilled destroyers of beams, decks, and wood. Trying to accomplish carpenter ant removal on your own is not always effective, and may result in a …

Carpenter ants are extremely valuable to Mother Nature, due to their ability to chew up old wood and fallen branches into sawdust that replenishes the ground. When they enter your home, however, they do the same thing, but can cause massive damage …

Most types of ants are simply a nuisance to have around your house and don’t pose any danger to you and your family. However, carpenter ants can cause significant damage to the structure of your house if left untreated. Getting rid of carpenter ants …

What do you do when you walk into the kitchen and discover a line of ants marching from the countertop to the floor? The sight might surprise you, but keeping these pests away could be as easy as keeping counters clean and clear — unless they are …

A pest problem in your home or office is always a frustrating thing to deal with. This stress is only compounded when the critters take residence in a hard-to-reach location, such as a crawlspace, attic, or roof. Carpenter ants tend to be a little …

Carpenter ants are insects that can cause incredible amounts of damage to wooden structures. While you may be most worried about having the pests in the recesses of your home, you should also be concerned about the trees on your property. A …

Carpenter ants are pesky insects that multiply quickly and can cause incredible amounts of damage to the structure of your home. If you notice signs of the pests in your Brant County Home, it’s important to take quick action to minimize the amount …

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 …