If you are waging a hard fought battle against ants in your Freehold are home, it may be time to call in the experts at Allison Pest Control. It turns out that ants are more adaptive and intelligent than scientists ever thought possible. That means a worthy opponent with a whole host of tricks may be invading your home.
How Ants Communicate
Previous studies of ants have revealed that they are able to send signals to one another through pheromones. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, it turns out that ants can also communicate by making sounds. Even young larvae are able to emit specific sounds that can be heard and interpreted by other ants. The result is a well prepared army ready to conquer and expand.
Help on Ant Control!
Researchers who discovered that both mature and developing ants are able to communicate through sound then set out to pinpoint exactly what the ants were saying to one another. After conducting a few experiments that determined that the majority of communicating revolves around cries for help. If larvae sense that they are in danger, they will emit a certain sound. Worker ants respond by hurrying to the larvae and standing guard. Sending warning signals helps protect the longevity of the nest.
Battling such sophisticated creatures and keeping them out or your home can be a real chore. Get the expert help you need. Call Allison Pest Control today.
