Ants
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What Are Ants?
Ants belong to the order of Hymenoptera, an order in which females lay their eggs inside of a host or in places that are otherwise inaccessible. For ants, these eggs are usually found underground, inside a tree, or within another structure of wood. Each ant colony is separated into three categories: workers, male reproductives, and female reproductives, also known as queens. Ants are most commonly found scavenging for sources of food and water across yards and inside homes. In cases of carpenter ants, they can be found destroying the structural wood of a property to build a nest.
Are Ants Dangerous?
For the most part, ants are not dangerous creatures, especially the ant species found around Delaware and the surrounding areas. The only species of ant that poses any major concern in our area is the carpenter ant, which makes its home by excavating into water-damaged wood. Beyond this, ants are mostly considered nuisance pests that disturb indoor and outdoor peace.
Why Do I Have An Ant Problem?
Ants are foraging creatures by nature, known to build their colonies close to an accessible source of food and water. If your home or yard is providing ants with easy access to the scraps they need to survive and thrive, chances are they are more likely to expand and continue to invade, rather than leave you and your home alone. In most cases, problems start when scouting ants invade your home through a crack or gap in its external foundation. Once that ant gets inside, if it finds the sustenance it is looking for, it will then bring information back to the colony about your home’s location. As long as ants have a way in, a source of food, and water, your ant problems won’t go away.
Where Are Ants Commonly Found?
In our area, ants are commonly found nesting in underground colonies around our homes. These colonies act as home bases for the ants scavenging the surrounding area. Some ant species such as carpenter ants will build their nests inside wood either out in nature or within the structure of your home itself. Others will establish their nests right within the wall voids of your home. Our pest control experts can help you determine which kind of ants have invaded your property.
How Do I Get Rid Of Ants?
If you are dealing with ants in and around your home, the best thing you can do is reach out to ask about Green Pest Management’s ant exterminator services. We will not only evaluate your problem thoroughly—identifying species of ants, nesting sites, and attractants—but we will also set up a defensive barrier around your home, designed to keep ants from scavenging indoors. However large your infestation, you can trust the ant exterminators at Green Pest Management to find a lasting solution. Give us a call to learn more about our ant exterminator options!
How Can I Prevent Ants In The Future?
When trying to exclude ants from your property, knowing why they invade is important. In general, the fewer sources of food and water they can find, the better. If you are hosting an outdoor gathering, make sure to clean up scraps of food after you have finished eating. When feeding your pets, be sure to pick up their food bowls after feeding time. Finally, as much as possible, keep areas where you make and eat food clean of crumbs or scraps that ants would consider a feast.
If you choose Green Pest Management’s ant exterminator services for residential or commercial properties, we’ll provide you with everything you need to know to prevent the problem from occurring in the future.
Why Choose Green Pest Management ant Exterminators?
- We provide pest inspections so that you can understand exactly what you’re dealing with.
- We’re locally owned and treat your business or home like we treat our own.
- We have associations with the National Pest Management Association, Home Advisory Association, Better Business Bureau Association, and more.
- Each treatment plan is unique and specific to your business’ needs.