Protect your home or business from ants by learning techniques for identification and control.
ANTS, FACTS & INFORMATION
WHAT DO ANTS LOOK LIKE?
Adult ants species come in a variety of shapes and sizes but each will be one of three different colony castes; queens, workers or males. Queens are fertile females that lay all the eggs in a colony. Workers are wingless females that gather food, feed larvae, maintain the nest, defend the colony, and do not reproduce. Male ants are winged and their only job is to mate with the queens during the swarming process.
COMMON TYPES OF ANTS
- Acrobat Ant
- Carpenter Ants
- Fire Ant
how can apec help you get rid of ants?
Apec is trained to help manage ants and similar pests. Since every building or home is different, your Apec technician will design a unique ant treatment program for your situation.
UNDERSTANDING ANT PROBLEMS
The more you know about ants, the better you can predict and control their behavior. Here are some quick facts to help you on your way.
Leaving Trails
Ants leave an invisible chemical trail which contains pheromones for others to follow once they locate the food source.
Lifespan
A colony can live a relatively long lifetime. Worker ants may live seven years and the queen may live up to 15 years.
Nesting
Ants can nest anywhere in and around your house—in lawns, walls, stumps, and even under foundation.
Colonies
Colonies can number up to 500,000 and whole colonies can uproot and relocate quickly when threatened.