If you’ve ever watched a trail of ants march across the sidewalk, observed the busy coming & going around an ant hill, or even been dumbstruck by an ant carrying many times its body weight, you know why these creatures are so fascinating. Let us take you on a journey through the life cycle of […]
Ants are fascinating creatures with complex societies. Delving into their amazing world can give us a new appreciation for this insect (as long as they aren’t swarming in your pantry). Understanding the secret language of ants can open our eyes to an amazing world of insect interaction – and maybe even provide some insight into […]
Keeping ants under control can feel like an insurmountable obstacle for home and business owners. Our busy, little neighbors just keep coming and coming. So what can you do? When ants are in their proper place, they are important to help aerate the soil for healthy lawns, kill and eat grubs that can destroy plants, […]
The beautiful climate of the Seattle region is not only attractive to residents, but it can also attract unwanted pests like carpenter ants. Unfortunately, the Pacific Northwest is all too attractive to these destructive insects. Learning how to control carpenter ants in damp environments can go a long way for a homeowner’s peace of mind. […]
Finding a trail of ants from your door to your pantry is no laughing matter. So when faced with such a situation, many homeowners with an ant problem are quick to look for solutions that they can do promptly and effectively on their own. One common DIY option for ant control is diatomaceous earth, a […]
Ants! These ubiquitous little critters seem unavoidable. And you wouldn’t be wrong in assuming that they are everywhere. Scientists have identified at least 12,000 different species of these highly social, adaptable insects on every continent (except Antarctica). Understanding a bit more about ants and their behavior can lead to more effective control of these pests […]
1 ant. . . 2 ants. . .3 ants. . .4!! How many is too many? If you are seeing the occasional ant on the window sill or an intruder by the shoe rack, do you need to be concerned? How do you know when you have an ant infestation on your hands? Well, while […]
When the warm weather arrives in the Pacific Northwest, the ants are rarely far behind. Ants are among the most common pests to invade area homes during the summer. The odorous house ant can quickly become a serious nuisance for homeowners once they make it inside, and carpenter ants can be especially difficult to deal […]
Odorous House Ants (aka tapinoma sessile) are very common household pests. These small ants are attracted to human food, particularly sweet food, which has earned them the nickname “sugar ants”. They are found all over the continent from Canada to Mexico, so the likelihood of running into them at some point is high. Make sure […]
Washington state is home to a number of types of ants, but that is no surprise as these common insects are found the world over – from north to south, east to west, ants reside on nearly every continent and island on earth. Ants are so abundant and persistent that they inevitably run afoul of […]