ANT TREATMENT
Ant infestations can be persistent and disruptive, whether they're invading your backyard patio or making their way across your kitchen floor. Our team specializes in comprehensive ant control services. When you notice even a few ants, it's crucial to act promptly. Ant populations can escalate rapidly, turning a minor issue into a major infestation. We'll identify the specific ant species you're dealing with and provide customized solutions based on your unique situation. With our experience and expertise, we tackle all types of ant infestations.
COMMON ANTS IN NEW ENGLAND
Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants are large ants, with workers measuring 7 to 13 mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch) in length. These industrious insects are known for their wood-excavating behavior. Unlike termites, carpenter ants do not consume the wood they excavate; instead, they create galleries within it. They prefer nesting in damp, decaying wood and discard sawdust-like material outside their nests. Their presence can be a concern due to potential structural damage.
Odorous House Ant
Odorous house ants are small ants, measuring about 3.2 mm (1/8 inch) in length. Their color ranges from brown to black. Despite their name, they are found both outdoors and as pests inside houses. When crushed, these ants emit a unpleasant odor reminiscent of rotten coconuts. Their colonies exhibit interesting characteristics: they are polydomous (with multiple nests) and polygynous (containing multiple reproducing queens). Odorous house ants primarily forage for honeydew produced by aphids and scale insects, which they guard and tend. Additionally, they are attracted to water sources and sweet foods.
Pavement Ant
Pavement ants are small ants, measuring about 3.2 mm (1/8th inch) long and dark brown to black in color. They are commonly found throughout the eastern half of the United States. Their name comes from their habit of nesting under sidewalks and driveways, where they pile the dirt removed from their nests into mounds on top of the pavement. These industrious ants are well adapted to urban and suburban environments, making them a common sight in North America.