Category: Ants
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What Are Sugar Ants? Do You Have Them?
Sugar ants are small ants that can cause big problems if they find a way into your home. Sugar ants get their name from their appetite for sweet foods, although they eat just about any other kind of food as well. Identifying Sugar Ants Sugar ants are small ants that can grow up to 0.6…
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Are Your Ants Pavement Ants or Carpenter Ants? How to Know.
Ants are a headache for many homeowners in NJ, but different species can cause different kinds of problems. Being able to tell which species you have in your home can help you understand what you’re dealing with. Carpenter ants and pavement ants are two common ant species found in NJ. Here’s how you can determine…
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Those Pesky Pavement Ants – The Ants You Love to Hate
Ants are one of the main reasons that NJ homeowners get in touch with pest control companies in Freehold, especially in summer. When you see tiny ants crawling around on your sidewalk, you’re most likely seeing a species known as the pavement ant. They are common ants that can cause headaches for you from spring…
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Need Some Help with Ants? Top Tips on Controlling Ants
Ants are a common problem in and around NJ homes, especially during the summer months. These pests keep pest control companies in Freehold busy all summer long. While some ants can contaminate food supplies, others can cause fire hazards by chewing on wires or structural damage by chewing through wood. You can reduce your risk…
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What’s Ant Budding? How to Stop It
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…