Having destructive ants around can be frustrating and anxiety-inducing. Carpenter ants have been known to render even the soundest wood materials flimsy and unstable. Though you may worry for your home, you may also wonder whether your trees or other wood structures might be at risk of an ant infestation. So, should you call carpenter … Continue reading Oakville Pest Control: Can Carpenter Ants Harm Your Tree?
With the holiday season here, it is often a time to indulge in food. But if you have carpenter ants in your home, they may also be taking an opportunity to feast throughout the festivities. Carpenter ants can often stay active during the winter months inside a home thanks to the warmth and readily available … Continue reading Bridgewater Pest Control: Keeping Carpenter Ants Out Of Pet Food
Winter in Canada can be challenging, but one of the upsides is that many of the pests that plague your homes are not active during the winter. Sometimes the cold weather kills them off after they have laid eggs to hatch when the weather warms up again. Others decrease activity to conserve energy until spring. … Continue reading Are Carpenter Ants Active During The Winter?
Ant bites are a matter of moderate concern if you have an infestation in your home. On the one hand, most ant species rarely bite, and there are other issues associated with an infestation that makes ant removal more urgent. However, if ants do bite, it can be very unpleasant. If you ever do experience … Continue reading Cambridge Pest Removal: Everything You Need To Know About Ant Bites
Cleaning your gutters is a necessary maintenance task to perform in the fall and winter. When the leaves start falling in your yard as summer melts into fall, it is time to start watching your gutters so that you know when it is time to clean them. Dead leaves can clog up your gutters quickly … Continue reading Richmond Hill Pest Control: Are Your Gutters Attracting Carpenter Ants?
Every homeowner experiences water damage now and then. The wooden planks of your deck or the frames around your windows, for instance, may become water-laden and soft over time. At first, these issues may seem non-emergent, but they can lead to an even more serious problem. Namely, moist wood attracts carpenter ants. Consider a few … Continue reading Milton Pest Control: Does Water Damage Attract Carpenter Ants?
Carpenter ants are insects that build their nests in wood, preferably wood that is damp or decayed. They accomplish this by chewing up the wood to make tunnels to protect their offspring. In a natural setting, carpenter ants actually perform a valuable role by promoting the decomposition of dead trees. However, an infestation can cause … Continue reading Can Carpenter Ants Fly?
Carpenter ants are among the most troublesome insect pests because of the extensive property damage they can cause. If you have or suspect a carpenter ant infestation, this is cause for concern but not alarm. The ants do not pose an immediate threat to you and your family, but they shouldn’t be handled directly. To … Continue reading Vaughan Pest Control: Do Carpenter Ants Bite?
Seeing a few ants looking for snacks at your picnic may not be a big deal. However, finding a line of ants heading straight for your pantry is a bit more concerning. Even worse, you may find carpenter ants taking advantage of your home’s woodwork. If you have an immediate problem, call Truly Nolen for … Continue reading Bridgewater Pest Control : Are Ants Active at Night?
Ant infestations can be notoriously difficult to eliminate. It’s helpful to act as soon as possible, at the first signs of an ant invasion. Identifying and understanding the type of ants in your home is also key to successfully getting rid of them. Carpenter ants are an especially problematic type of ant that can seriously … Continue reading How are Carpenter Ants Different From Other Ants