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...
by John Bozarjian | Apr 13, 2022 | Ants, Blog
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...
by John Bozarjian | Mar 31, 2022 | Ants, Blog
The best medicine is always prevention, and this applies to pest infestations as well. If you can prevent an infestation from happening in the first place, you can save a lot of money, and remove a lot of stress from your life. However, preventing a carpenter...
