After the cold winter months, a lot of homeowners find themselves suddenly swarmed with termites and winged ants. The unwelcome visitors take advantage of the warm weather to reproduce and multiply, making a nuisance of themselves. It’s not surprising that with so many shared similarities many people confuse termite swarmers and winged ants. To the…
Ants are group of animals with one of the highest level of sociality among other animals. They are known to be able to solve complex tasks due to their ability to communicate with each other (pheromones, touch and sound), and the use of division of labor.
One of the Earth’s most efficacious species, the ants have populated nearly every part of the world, adjusting to thrive in all environments except the Antarctica’s ice fields. Out of over 12,500 identified species identified, the ants account for about 15% to 25% of the Earth’s entire animal biomass.
Spring has arrived and with it come one of the most difficult pests to control. Ants are amazing creatures. There are over 12,000 varieties of any worldwide, they live practically everywhere on Earth except Antarctica and a few remote islands.
When selling your home, Realtors will want you to improve your home’s “curb appeal.” If you suspect a carpenter ant or termite infestation in your home, curb appeal and location are going to be the least of your worries. There are things that can be done to prevent these infestations, but your best alternative when…
One day I found a large ant under the computer table and threw it outside. I thought nothing of it. The next day I found another and then another.
Ants are one of the great anomalies in nature. They appear so small, but it belies the strength they are capable of. While many people are turned off by ants, especially when they interrupt a picnic or a day at the park, but they’re an important part of keeping nature in balance.
With most things in this life, staying clean is important, but in some instances no matter how clean someone stays little creatures and pests still make their way inside of the home. Ants are problems that affect many people and the nuisances take over almost everything in the home.
The little black ants’ (monomorium minimum) origins are within the continent of North America. They find lots of ways into households often. They come to consume meats, honeydew, sweet food, vegetables and other insects. They will eat most of what people eat.
The Argentine ants come from the countries of Argentina and Brazil. They have spread out all over the continent of South America. They invade in serious forces rapidly and the Argentine ants have made homes on 6 continents, and plenty of Oceanic islands.
