Argentine Ants: What to Know
Argentine Ants are one of the 100 worst invasive species on earth. Over the last 100 years, they have made inroads from their established range...
European Fire Ants in the Pacific Northwest
When you think of “fire ants” do you think of hot desert climates? Red colored insects? Burning sting? Well, all of those can be true...
Identifying European Fire Ants
When you think “fire ant”, you might think swarming, stinging insects from the south, but perhaps surprisingly, the fire ant threat to the Pacific Northwest...
History of European Fire Ants
Recently, there are rising concerns regarding European Fire Ants which have made their way into the Seattle and Puget Sound region. The fight against invasive...
How Ants Build Their Homes: Nature’s Tiny Architects
Ants are tiny, social creatures that can create a big impact. Ant colonies are like large families that work together to survive. Just like all...
The Hierarchy of the Ant Colony: Queens vs Workers
Ants are fascinating creatures to study, even if they are always welcome in our homes. Understanding ant behavior can help us with ant control. These...
What is the Life Cycle of Ants?
If you’ve ever watched a trail of ants march across the sidewalk, observed the busy coming & going around an ant hill, or even been...
Learning the Secret Language of Ants for Ant Control
Ants are fascinating creatures with complex societies. Delving into their amazing world can give us a new appreciation for this insect (as long as they...
Landscaping for Ant Control
Keeping ants under control can feel like an insurmountable obstacle for home and business owners. Our busy, little neighbors just keep coming and coming. So...
Controlling Carpenter Ants in Damp Environments
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...
DIY Ant Control: Will Diatomaceous Earth Kill Ants?
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...
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...
