Ants are insects that invade homes but they can be stopped by your Broken Arrow pest control. They are social insects that live in colonies. There are different species of ants, the queen and the male have wings while the workers don’t. The queen is the only ant that can lay eggs, she spends the rest of her life laying eggs. Some worker ants act like soldiers, it’s work is to protect the colony and gather food. It fights other colonies in order to get food and space. If they beat any other colony, they carry it’s eggs, when the eggs hatch, the new ants are forced to work for the colony. These ant soldiers find food, take care of the ant hill, find food and colony for ant.

Ants generally eat food particles. There are different kinds of ants, some species like sweet meals and leave a scent troll wherever they go. Ants live in environments that are near food sources. These insects are good farmers and don’t find it hard to get meals for themselves, they provide ecological assistance to farmers. Their colonies are usually huge, covering the size of a garden. Ants don’t usually hurt but they can contaminate our food. Contact your Broken Arrow pest control if you have ants in your home.

Ant Colony

An ant colony is a population of ants, specifically from a single species capable of maintaining their complete life cycle. Ants colonies are eusocial. A group of ants is called a colony or sometimes called an army of ants. They live in large groups and headed by a queen, with many workers. Ants are resourceful insects and forages for food. An average colony consists of about 20,000-100,000 ants.

Once a colony reaches its maximum size, the ants break out and continue to expand with more and more satellite colonies. They live together as different castes. It comprises groups, working together. A colony has a queen laying eggs, and many adult workers, together with their broods. Workers are by far the most populous among other groups.

They are responsible for foraging, tending to the brood and queen and also protecting the nest. Ants form a line to go in search of food and bring back to the colony. It builds nests around and infests our homes. They have different species and they build colonies in order to grow bigger. Contact your Broken Arrow pest control for assistance with ant infestation.

Ant Control by Broken Arrow Exterminator

Ants are important to nature but they can become a problem when they breach our space. We can control and prevent them from invading our homes by doing the following. Regularly wipe down surfaces with soap and water, and store food in sealed containers whether cooked or raw food items. There should be a spray of pesticides around your home to repel them when you see them invading.

Use ant baits in sugar containers or protein, to attract and kill ants. Sealing of entry points, caulk cracks and devices around the home. Apply insecticides around the exterior of your home focusing on areas where ants enter. Locate ant nests and destroy them to avoid their infestation, also place natural scents where it’s visible and along ant trails. and install door sweeps or weather stripping.

If there are a lot of infestations after these methods, be patient, its control or elimination takes effort, or you could call a professional. Your Broken Arrow pest control can assist you in eliminating them. Check out our reviews!

If you’re having trouble with ants, or any other pests, then it’s time to call a Broken Arrow pest control who can help you. Here at TermMax pest control, we are the best in the business when it comes to dealing with ants, or any other pests. We service the greater Tulsa area, including Broken Arrow, Coweta, Claremore, Catoosa, Owasso, Turley, Bixby, and Jenks. Sand Springs, Sapulpa, Prattville, and so much more. Call today for a free estimate. We’re here to help!

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