Which Foods Do Ants Prefer?

Which Foods Do Ants Prefer?

One of the main reasons that ants enter the home is the presence of viable food sources, and knowing what these food sources are can help with prevention and pest control. The major food groups that attract ants Ants are attracted to three main food groups: sugars,...
Can Honey Bees Be Pests?

Can Honey Bees Be Pests?

When we think of pests, we rarely think of bees. Bees are very beneficial insects, being responsible for a large percentage of the pollination that goes on in nature. For the most part, bees are domesticated when they are in or near a residential area. However, there...
How Weather Affects Ant Colonies

How Weather Affects Ant Colonies

Weather plays a significant role in the life of any pest species. As the temperature changes so does the behavior of pests, with winter often driving pests into the home. So let’s take a look at how the weather affects ant colonies in particular. Cold Some ant species...
The Life Of The Average Ant Colony

The Life Of The Average Ant Colony

An ant will go through a complete metamorphosis before reaching the adult stage. It will start off as an egg, and then hatch into a larva, before becoming a pupa and finally an adult. The vast majority of ants will be born in the worker caste, and they will be...