Given their tiny size, it is incredibly easy for ants to find a way inside any Warminster home or business. All it takes is a miniature crack or crevice. The ant's superior sense of smell, which is always attuned to finding new food sources, does the rest.
People unwittingly help ant infestations by storing food on the kitchen counter or forgetting to clean up crumbs on the dining room table. When ants are spotted in the kitchen or pantry, people may react with panic as they wonder how to get rid of these invaders.
The carpenter ant, odorous ant, citronella ant, acrobat ant, pavement ant, and black ant may seek shelter and food in people's homes.
With the help of licensed pest management professionals, more families are able to live without worrying about unwanted guests.
Most carpenter ant workers are about one-quarter of an inch long, while the colony's queen may be as large as three-quarters of an inch. There are several sub-species, so coloration varies, with black being the most common, but brown, red, and multi-color combinations also occur.
Carpenter ants establish parent and satellite nests. The parent nest is usually outdoors in a moist, woody location like firewood, tree stumps, or landscaping timbers. Satellite colonies may be indoors if dampness is present, such as beneath bathtubs and sinks.
Most ants consume protein and sugar. Even carpenter ants, mistakenly believed to eat wood, follow this diet. They eat living and dead insects for protein and prefer honeydew or plant secretions as a sweet source.
Local ant species generally are not destructive. However, carpenter ants can cause structural instability when they nest inside homes.
Ants are a leading pest control issue and can be difficult for home and business owners to eliminate alone. Proper ant identification, nest location, and targeted treatment are essential. Professional pest control is recommended for effective removal.
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Courtesy: National Pest Management Association
