Pest control professionals in Monmouth County, NJ are expecting an upsurge in ant home invasions this spring and summer season. Experts believe that because of the mild winter weather on the east coast this past winter that many pests will experience an earlier emergence than in previous years. We can also expect that due to the earlier arrival, critters big and small will be abundant.
Various types of ants will pose a particular problem for New Jersey homeowners. Ant species have different behaviors and food requirements so it is important for a pest control professional in Monmouth County, NJ to properly identify the type of ant species in order to provide the proper course of treatment.
The carpenter ant is a destructive pest once it invades your home or business. Carpenter ants do not eat wood despite what some people think. Their diet consists of consuming both living and dead insets, meat, fats, aphids, and honeydew. Carpenter ants are large black ants that use their mouthparts to tunnel wood to make galleries. These ants can often be found in areas where water damage has occurred to wood. Look for carpenter ants in areas where there is or has been a: leaking roof, leaking pipes, or water damage under window sills. Carpenter ants are also known to occupy wall voids and burrow through wood and foam insulation. If you see wood remnants that resemble sawdust, there is a good chance that a carpenter ant nest is located nearby.
All types of ants can be difficult to control. Using store bought pesticides will only kill ants on contact. The remaining ants will then scatter and the colony will split causing the infestation to become worse. It is recommended that you contact a licensed pest control expert in Monmouth County, NJ to eradicate all types of New Jersey ants on the interior and exterior of your home.