Ant species that multiply through a process called budding can be notoriously difficult to get rid of. Knowing more about how this works and which species use budding can help you determine just how serious your ant problem is.
Budding vs. Swarming
Many ant species swarm in order to breed. This means that winged males and females take to the air to mate and establish a new colony. Ants that breed through budding, such as Argentine, fire and pharaoh ants, walk to a different location in order to multiply and build a new colony. These ants consist of a queen and her offspring, as well as worker ants who construct a new nest. The workers also take care of the queen and help raise offspring.
Getting Rid of Budding Ants
Eliminating budding ant infestations involves more than just spraying ants that are found walking around in homes and yards. Doing so only gets rid of the worker ants, not the queen or her offspring. The colony remains in tact, leading to more infestations.
Getting rid of budding ant colonies requires using bait that can be taken back to the nest. Relying on pest control companies in Freehold is typically the most effective way to destroy these colonies.
If you have ants that multiply through budding, count on pest control companies in Freehold to help. Contact Allison Pest Control for help with ants and other pests.