Ants can threaten our well being but Broken Arrow Pest Control will take the necessary measures to ensure our safety. Ants can contaminate our food sources as they forage for food by spreading viruses and bacteria. They mostly invade the kitchen because it is where they find most of the foods. Some ant species, like the carpenter ant, can cause structural damage to our homes. They excavate the wood to create nests that weaken home structures over time. Certain ants damage crops and plants by increasing aphid populations. To not let this happen, we can always seek help from Broken Arrow Pest Control to ensure a maximum result.
All about ants
Ants have complex social structures. The queen is the one who is responsible for laying eggs. She is the reproductive center of the colony as she is the only female who lays eggs. A single queen starts the colony and the colony grows to thousands or even millions of individuals. On the other hand, worker ants are strile females responsible for foraging for food and caring for the queen. They also maintain the nest and they defend the colony. Worker ants are the ones who are most commonly seen by humans.
Soldier ants are tasked with defending the colony with their large mandibles. They defend themselves from predators and rival ants. Ants are omnivores, and they will eat anything including insects, seeds and nectar. They are also scavengers as they take away food waste and other organic materials. Ants use pheremone trails to lead other worker ants to food sources. This method allows them to quickly exploit food resources.
Many ant species build nests underground by creating complex tunnel systems. Some tunnels can go several feet deep. Fire ants build their nests in visible mounds above ground and they can disrupt lawns and gardens. Carpenter ants damage the wood by nesting in moist wood.
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To remove ants, you need to know what ant species have invaded your home because different ant species need different treatment methods. Locating the colony is also essential. There are many effective methods that Broken Arrow Pest Control implements. Baiting systems are methods where slow poisons are placed near the ant colony as baits. The ants take it to their colony and share it with everyone inside. This ensures that all the colony members are eliminated, including the queen. The chemical method is also effective. A barrier is created by applying insecticides around your home to prevent ants from entering your home. 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 company that 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!
