The beautiful climate of the Seattle region is not only attractive to residents, but it can also attract unwanted pests like carpenter ants. Unfortunately, the Pacific Northwest is all too attractive to these destructive insects. Learning how to control carpenter ants in damp environments can go a long way for a homeowner’s peace of mind. […]
Finding a trail of ants from your door to your pantry is no laughing matter. So when faced with such a situation, many homeowners with an ant problem are quick to look for solutions that they can do promptly and effectively on their own. One common DIY option for ant control is diatomaceous earth, a […]
Ants! These ubiquitous little critters seem unavoidable. And you wouldn’t be wrong in assuming that they are everywhere. Scientists have identified at least 12,000 different species of these highly social, adaptable insects on every continent (except Antarctica). Understanding a bit more about ants and their behavior can lead to more effective control of these pests […]
1 ant. . . 2 ants. . .3 ants. . .4!! How many is too many? If you are seeing the occasional ant on the window sill or an intruder by the shoe rack, do you need to be concerned? How do you know when you have an ant infestation on your hands? Well, while […]
When the warm weather arrives in the Pacific Northwest, the ants are rarely far behind. Ants are among the most common pests to invade area homes during the summer. The odorous house ant can quickly become a serious nuisance for homeowners once they make it inside, and carpenter ants can be especially difficult to deal […]
Washington state is home to a number of types of ants, but that is no surprise as these common insects are found the world over – from north to south, east to west, ants reside on nearly every continent and island on earth. Ants are so abundant and persistent that they inevitably run afoul of […]
Ants are one of the most common insects found all around the world. New species of ants continue to be found even today. In fact, scientists speculate that they have only identified about half of all possible species. Ants are found from the arctic to the tropics and on every island in the world. This […]
If you’ve ever had your home invaded by ants, then you know that you don’t want it to happen again. A trail of those industrious pests meandering through your cupboards, marching over your floors, and swarming along cabinets and doorways is a traumatic experience not to be repeated. Instead of dealing with an ant infestation […]
Many think that household pests hibernate during the winter. While there are varieties that do, there are some types that remain active when the colder weather hits. Especially if they already have adequate shelter in your home or business. Carpenter ants are one of these pest varieties. Just because you don’t see them entering and […]
Ants are a common summertime pest. The warm weather allows them to move about easily, and there’s more outside activities to attract them to your home. As we move into cooler weather, though, the threat of ants doesn’t subside, particularly with regard to carpenter ants. Carpenter ants can cause serious structural damage to your home […]