Ants are a problem that you and your Tulsa exterminator can deal with together. These tiny, colonizing insects wage wars against one another in your backyard and in fields to fight for survival. In some cases, these insects will find their way inside your home as they forage for food or look for other resources they need. This is when they can become a pest and must be dealt with by your Tulsa exterminator. So, in this article, let’s take a good, hard look at ants, their life cycle, and what you and your Tulsa exterminator can do to stop these insects from making their way into your home.
Ant Colonies
Ants are eusocial insects that use colonies to survive. These large social structures have multiple castes in them to divide up the work necessary for survival. The first caste is the reproductive caste. This is where the queen is, and she will be tasked with laying all the eggs in the colony to supply the population necessary for survival. She will lay eggs day and night. The second caste is the soldier caste. This caste will protect the colony if it’s attacked. These insects usually have protection mechanisms such as large, powerful mandibles or glands that can secrete sticky or acidic substances. They’re often also used in raiding parties to raid other ant colonies.
The last caste is usually the worker caste. This caste performs all the menial jobs of the colony. They’ll take out the trash, feed the young, forage for food and build the colony. Contact your Tulsa exterminator for more information about ants.
Ant Control by Tulsa Exterminator
If you’re seeing ants inside your home, usually the first thing you do is reach for your favorite can of pesticide. Ants can sense over-the-counter repellent pesticides. When they sense it, they run away from it and attempt to survive. Some ant species multiply their colony by using a process known as splintering. This means that if a group of them is separated from the main colony for too long, one of these ants will become reproductive and a new queen, and now you’ll have a second colony. If you spray this repellent spray in such a way that you separate a group of workers from its original colony for too long, then this group of workers can become a new colony unto its own, now doubling your problem. Contact your Tulsa exterminator for help against ants. Check out our reviews!
If you’re having trouble with ants, or any other pests, then it’s time to call a Tulsa Exterminator 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, Jenks. Sand Springs, Sapulpa, Prattville, and so much more. Call today for a free estimate. We’re here to help!