Understanding Ant Behavior for Effective Ant Control

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Understanding Ant Behavior for Effective Ant Control

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 […]

ant infestation in a home

5 Signs You Have an Ant Infestation

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 […]

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How to Get Rid of Ants

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 […]

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Velvety Tree Ants – What You Need to Know

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 […]

Adult Female Ponerine Ant

Ponerine Ants – What You Need to Know

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 […]

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5 Effective Ant Control Tips

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 […]

Carpenter ants

What Happens to Carpenter Ants in Winter?

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 […]

Carpenter Ant

What Attracts Carpenter Ants

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 […]

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Interesting Facts About Ants

Commonly known as summertime picnic ruiners, ants are a common site in the Seattle and Greater Puget Sound region. These insects are quite pesky to get rid of sometimes, as it’s not always clear where their main colony is. A proper ant control plan will be helpful especially in the warmer months to ensure that […]

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Which Ants Bite?

With all the water and green foliage that encompasses the Greater Puget Sound Region, ants of all varieties tend to gravitate towards this area to make their homes. This becomes a problem when these ants want to make a home in the space you’ve already claimed as your home or business. Ants are attracted to […]

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