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What Are Ants?
There are over 12,000 species of ants found throughout the world. Ants often invade homes in search of food and living conditions that nurture their growth. But once they settle down for good, it results in an ant infestation. Â
Their color often varies from jet black, dark brown, black, and even red. Moreover, they come in various sizes. They also have two antennas and a large abdomen. Since they are social insects, any homeowner might be able to spot them easily.Â
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How Fast Do Ants Multiply?
The reproduction rate depends on different conditions, such as the weather and the specie of the ant. But overall, the procedure is fast. Ants take no longer than 8-12 months to establish a colony with thousands of ants crawling around your house.Â
Ants often lay their eggs above room temperature. After laying their eggs, it takes about 45 days for the metamorphose stage to complete. To give you an idea, the rate at which an ant Queen lays eggs is fascinating.Â
In just a few days, these queen ants can lay over 300,000! This could be quite alarming for a homeowner. The queen can store the male sperm acquired from dead males and can use it to lay eggs whenever she wants for her entire life! This puts your house at risk of large black ant infestation as well.
Health Hazards of Ant Infestation
Ants are a nuisance to any home, and with thousands of species, it is unlikely you will never come across one. Although they aren’t a major threat in terms of injury and harm, they can still cause some serious concerns among people. They can destroy the structures around the house and spread different diseases with the bacteria they carry.Â
These ants can also attract other harmful insects and reptiles to your home since they might be their prey. Moreover, some people are also prone to allergic reactions from an ant’s bite. In severe cases, it may even lead to hospitalization, and the person may need professional care for a few days.Â
Many believe ants to be a nuisance that damages furniture and creates a bad impression of your home. An ant infestation is one of the things every homeowner would want to avoid, but even prevention requires optimal techniques.Â
Overall, ants don’t pose much danger directly to humans. But they may contribute to different ailments including allergies, food poisoning and bacteria-related complications.
Signs of Ant Infestation in Your Home
There are numerous signs that you need to look out for when determining an ant infestation. Some of these ants can be small, but they always travel in groups; therefore, it may be easier for you to spot them in your house. These ants love to have a habitat in hollow wood and furniture with adequate moisture. These can be found in different areas such as behind the baseboards, moldings, and wood furniture.ÂApart from these areas, there are other signs that you may look out for, which include: ​
Seeing Lots of Ants
Whenever you see a bunch of ants crawling around the house, it could be an indicator of an infestation. If they are outside your house, such as on the lawn, then there is nothing much to worry about. But if they have slowly started to seep inside your house, it may prove problematic.Â
Noticing Ant Highways
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If you notice ants marching to and fro your property in a queue, it may prove to be bad news. This is a major sign that the ants have formed a colony near the property.Â
Noticing Ant Highways
If you notice ants marching to and fro your property in a queue, it may prove to be bad news. This is a major sign that the ants have formed a colony near the property.Â
Pets Facing Problems Eating
Since pet food is exposed, ants are often drawn to it. This makes it hard for your pets, whether it is a cat or a dog, to eat food. As a homeowner, you may notice that they are getting a mouthful of ants into their mouth whenever they eat food.ÂTypes of Ants You May Find At Your Home
Among thousands of species, some of them exist in Canada. Below are a few notable ants that you discover crawling at your home:Â
Carpenter Ants
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These ants are often found in areas with moisture and wood. As a result, you may find them in your furniture and basement. Their prey is often other dead insects, fruit juice, and other dropped nectars. Moreover, they are also fond of sugars.Â
These ants often bite, but it is not venomous. However, they also spray formic acid onto wounds, which causes itching and mild pain. Therefore, it is important to get rid of big black ants.
Pavement Ants
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These ants usually live outside in concrete and between the cracks in the pavements. However, they can make their way inside homes as they look for food. They eat everything from meat, grease, and seeds. They don’t bite but often sting when they need to. They can also contaminate food with bacteria and other germs, which can cause complications.Â
Pavement Ants
These ants usually live outside in concrete and between the cracks in the pavements. However, they can make their way inside homes as they look for food. They eat everything from meat, grease, and seeds. They don’t bite but often sting when they need to. They can also contaminate food with bacteria and other germs, which can cause complications.Â
Field Ants
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Field ants are often found outside in gardens and backyards. The good news is that they don’t make nests inside homes and stay outside. They prey on the dead insects outside and also feed on honeydew. These ants can bite if anyone bothers them, which can be painful sometimes. It doesn’t have any long-term complications.
Fire Ants
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Although they live outside, they can develop colonies inside areas such as your garage or basement. These ants eat anything that comes their way. From insects to honeydew and seeds, they consume it all. Their stings are often painful and can last for a few days. The pain is described as intense and sharp by the people.Â
Fire Ants
Although they live outside, they can develop colonies inside areas such as your garage or basement. These ants eat anything that comes their way. From insects to honeydew and seeds, they consume it all. Their stings are often painful and can last for a few days. The pain is described as intense and sharp by the people.Â
Small Black Ants
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These ants like to live in cemented areas such as walls and cement. You may find them anywhere in your home. They eat sweets, fruit, vegetables, and other plants. Their bites are not dangerous but can trigger allergic reactions in the victim. Small black ant infestation can be a major problem for homeowners.Â
Pharaoh Ants
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These ants are almost transparent, which makes them difficult to detect. They often hide behind areas such as cabinets and walls and inside large electrical appliances. Since these ants are omnivores, they prey on anything they can find. From shoe polish to dead insects, they eat everything.
This species of ant can produce significant health risks such as salmonella and other harmful bacteria. Although they don’t bite, they still spread numerous diseases that may put lives at risk.
Pharaoh Ants
These ants are almost transparent, which makes them difficult to detect. They often hide behind areas such as cabinets and walls and inside large electrical appliances. Since these ants are omnivores, they prey on anything they can find. From shoe polish to dead insects, they eat everything.
This species of ant can produce significant health risks such as salmonella and other harmful bacteria. Although they don’t bite, they still spread numerous diseases that may put lives at risk.
Ant Infestation – DIY Won’t Work
You’re probably considering hopping onto your search engine, thinking that it will be easy to get rid of ants from your home. You may come across a few products and decide to buy them, but even the best pesticide for combating ants may prove to be ineffective if the method is wrong.Â
People often think they can get rid of an infestation themselves, but they cannot. The truth is that the number of ants significantly reduces but over time, their numbers go back to the way it was. Only a professional company can help you overcome these ants fully.Â
Why Choose a Professional Pest Control Service? ​
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Professionals in pest control are well-trained to deal with all the harmful pesticides used in the process. They know when and where to spray chemicals and get rid of the pests once and for all.Â
Going with these professionals can also help you save time and money as they use the latest equipment that ensures efficiency. They also guarantee optimum removal and make sure ants never come back to infest your place.
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Going for professional services is always a wise choice for the household to get rid of ants once and for all. Professionals can even get rid of small black ants from the kitchen, bathroom, or any corner of the house.Â
Provincial Pest Control (PPC)offers amazing and compact services in Toronto, GTA, and Ottawa. Our company has the best consultation that you can get before the actual services.Â
We have a qualified team of professionals who are experienced and licensed to treat any infestation swiftly. We even offer a money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied with our services. With PPC, not only will you get amazing service but won’t have to spend much money either. All of our packages are affordable and cheap compared to other companies.Â
Be it large ants infestation or overcoming a small black ant problem, you can count on PPC to deal with it for you.
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