Ants are social insects of the famicidae, and along with the related wasps and bees, they belong to the order Hymenoptera.
Today, more than 12,000 species are classified with up estimates of about 14,000 species. Ants from colonies that range in size from a few dozen predatory individuals living in small natural cavities to highly organized colonies which may occupy large territories and consist of million of individuals.
These larger colonies consist mostly of sterile wingless females forming castes of (workers, soldiers ), or other specialized groups.
Ant Treatment
ANT INDEX CARPENTER ANTS PHARAOH ANTS WHITE FOOTED ANT FLYING ANTS |
| Ants can be a major problem for your home or business. If you are not treating the outside of you home for pests on a regular basis, ants will establish scent trails which will lead into your house. Once these trails are in place, you must use more than just spray (insecticides, pesticides) to stop them from entering. We recommend a three pronged approach:ant baits inside home, yard treatment with either ant baits or insecticides, foundation spray treatment around home. If you follow these directions, all ant colonies in and around your home will be eliminated. Dual Choice, Gourmet, Maxforce, Niban and Fluorguard ant baits, Talstar, Demon and Cynoff insecticides are different pest control products mentioned in this article that help with different ant control jobs. This article deals with household ant pests. If you have carpenter ants or wish to prevent carpenter ant infestations, go to our Carpenter Antarticle. Pharaoh ants also demand special attention. Go to our Pharaoh Ant article for more information. For other ants, their biology, habits and elimination methods Ant colonies also have some fertile males called (drones ) and one or more fertile females called (queen) The colonies are sometimes described as super organisms because ants appear to operate as a unified entity, collectively working together to support the Some ant species are considered pests. Pest management is therefore a matter of controlling local populations. Control method of Ants : Boric acid and borax : |
