Ants are a major problem year round but especially in the summer when they are most active. These pests are out often looking for food and that often times leads to your home and your property. A kitchen is a great stop for an ant colony to stock up on food for the colony and the queen. Ants are a real nuisance to find in your home and when you find one there are sure to be more on the way. Ants live in colonies that can be quite large and once the trail leads to an area they are all going to take turns coming in and getting a piece. Unfortunately, some ants can be much more than a nuisance – they can be dangerous to our health and destructive to our property. Our pest control technicians at SaniQuest offer expert ant control treatments to get rid of ants and also help to identify the types of ants that might be intruding on your home. There are several species of ants found in our local area such as aggressive red fire ants, wood-nesting carpenter ants, massive supercolonies of Argentine ants, foul-smelling odorous house ants, nuisance pavement ants and tiny little black ants. Each ant species looks different and also have different ways that they intrude into your home.
Odorous Ants
An odorous ant is an ant that can be found sneaking around your home feeding on crumbs and foods such as sugary foods and any sweets. The most interesting thing about the odorous ants is how they got their name. They actually emit an odor when they are crushed that is similar to a rotten coconut. It is best to have them treated by our expert technicians at SaniQuest Pest Solutions so that you don’t have this horrible odor around your home.
Carpenter Ants
This is a very different ant to have around your home. They are drawn to a home is looking for foods such as meats and sweets, but the bigger draw is wood. As the name suggests the carpenter ant is interested in wood! They are found tunneling through wood beams and stacks of wood on and around homes. Carpenter ants can cause a lot of damage to the structure of your home so you want to have out pest control tech out as soon as possible.
Fire Ants
A fire ant is also found around homes in the area and they are known for their red coloring as well as their bite. Their bite can leave you feeling a burning sensation on the area that has been bitten. Fire ants are found in large colonies and are quiet aggressive when they are collecting food or feeling they are threatened.
Argentine Ants
Argentine ants are one of the most difficult ant pests to control. They are considered major household and garden pests and when introduced to a new habitat, they can create tremendous super colonies when left unchecked. Argentine ants are ranked among the most stubborn home-infesting pests, contaminating and spreading bacteria wherever they forage.
Pavement Ants
Pavement ants get their name from their habit of constructing nests beside and under sidewalks, driveways and foundations. These ants feed on a variety of foods, however, they are partial to the honeydew produced by aphids and mealybugs. Mature pavement ant colonies produce winged swarmers in the spring and summer. Due to their nests being in close proximity to structures, they often make their way indoors in search of food.
Ant Control in Charleston, North Charleston, James Island and Greater Mt Pleasant, South Carolina
Our technicians at SaniQuest Pest Solutions can come out to your home or business and conduct an inspection to help locate problem areas such as ant hills that are too close. We also can consult in areas that are entry points for an ant and what can be done to cover it up. We also offer ant control to not only get rid of the ants that are in and around your home but treat the problem at the source. Call our office today to schedule an appointment.
