by John Bozarjian | Jul 6, 2022 | Ants, Blog
You may have noticed winged ants at some point. These ants are also known as swarmers, and they are part of the reproductive caste of a colony. In terms of appearance, they resemble ant workers, but they are slightly larger and they have two pairs of wings. As such...
by John Bozarjian | Jun 20, 2022 | Ants, Blog
While most ants may seem harmless, there is a species out there that can carry diseases. The pharaoh ant is a small, light colored ant that is very resilient and is known to carry and spread a wide variety of diseases including E. Coli and Salmonella. On top of that,...
by John Bozarjian | May 31, 2022 | Ants, Blog
For the past several years the pest control industry has been promoting and practicing integrated pest management (IPM). IPM stresses the importance of utilizing multiple non-chemical tactics to both remedy existing pest infestations and to prevent future pest...
by John Bozarjian | May 16, 2022 | Ants, Blog
Just like termites, and a minority of bee and wasp species, ants are social insects that live in colonies composed of numerous individuals that carry out a variety of duties. More than 14,000 ant species have been documented worldwide, and only 40 to 50 are...
by John Bozarjian | Apr 24, 2022 | Ants, Blog
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,...
by John Bozarjian | Apr 17, 2022 | Ants, Blog
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...