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Category: Ants

  • How Do You Know You Have Carpenter Ants?

    We see them all the time scurrying back and forth, hither and yon, in what looks like a never ending adventure of exploration for food and shelter. These fast moving tiny wonders that never seem to sleep or run out of energy are ants who are part of our everyday life. There are over 700…

  • Fire Ants Love to Build!

    If you’ve watched a child build, you’ll see someone who is focused on what they’re doing, who might have a plan, but most certainly loves to build. Fire ants are the same way. And if you’ve seen the place where an ant has built, you’ll see the work that goes into their creation. An article put…

  • Carpenter Ants: a Hidden Pest

    We see them all the time. The tiny bug with antenna busily working away making tunnels, gathering food, and just all around staying organized and on top of the situation. These tiny creatures are ants and  can carry the title of “busy bees” easily. The opposite in size of the tiny ants are the super-sized…

  • Three Facts About Carpenter Ants You May Not Know

    One of the most common ant species in New Jersey, carpenter ants can be found destroying wood and terrorizing local homeowners and businesses. Have you seen these large, red and black ants around your property? Learn about carpenter ants so you know what to look for, and when to call for professional ant control. Carpenter…

  • A View Inside an Ant Colony

    As the weather gets warmer, there will be an increase of pests in and out of your home. Some of the pests you may see are ants. Ants seemingly come in packs – when you see one, there’s usually more to follow, and they aren’t something you want in your home. If you take a better look at these tiny…

  • What Are Ants Doing While We’re Sleeping?

    While seeing ants in your home isn’t something to be happy about, these tiny creatures do have some fascinating habits that are interesting to learn about. Have you ever wondered what ants spend all night doing while you’re sound sleep in bed? These mainly nocturnal insects keep themselves very busy. What each ant does depends…