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Ants Don’t Stand A Chance Against The Professionals!
At first, ants can be interesting. Then they can be annoying. But when you start seeing trails of them going in and out of your house, eating your food, and causing damage... it’s time to stop them! When you call the ant exterminators at Safety Fumigant Company, we’ll take care of your ant problem in the most efficient way possible. Contact us today!
- Remove ants from your home and keep them out
- Safety Fumigant tackles carpenter ants, pavement ants, pharaoh ants, and more
- Indoors or out, we’ll handle your ant problem
- Are those ants or termites? We’ll let you know.
- We’ve been Massachusetts’ ant control experts for 90 years!
Ant Control Services in Massachusetts
Ants are social insects that live in colonies. Treatment plans should include killing the entire colony. Just spraying an ant with a typical ant spray, particularly a repellent spray, will only kill a few at best. That’s why professional ant control is such a necessity.
Ants may enter your house foraging for food or seeking shelter. They enter through the smallest openings, foraging for water or food. They are in search of either sweet-based food or protein/grease based foods. Once they find a food source, ants will leave a pheromone trail for other ants to follow. Understanding the behavior of ants will help you with the recommended pest control procedures outlined here.
Indoor & Outdoor Ant Control
Commercial Ant Baits: These are designed to attract foraging ants
Sprays: Sprays provide an immediate knockdown and can help deal with the infestation until the nest or source is eliminated.
Dusts, Powders, and Granules: Left behind to eliminate any stragglers.
Types of Ants in Massachusetts
CARPENTER ANTS
They build nests inside wood consisting of galleries chewed out with their mandibles, preferably in dead, damp wood. They do not consume the wood, however, unlike termites, Sometimes, carpenter ants hollow out sections of trees. They also commonly infest wooden buildings and structures and are a widespread nuisance and major cause of structural damage.
Description:
- Workers are wingless, dark shiny brown to black in color, and 1/4 to 1/2 inch in length. They may be seen crawling around inside a residence.
- Winged reproductive forms resemble workers in color and shape but are up to 3/4 inch long.
- The body is constricted between the thorax and the abdomen.
- The antennae are elbowed.
- The front wing of a reproductive ant is longer than the hind wing.
PAVEMENT ANTS
Its common name comes from the fact that colonies in North America usually make their homes in pavement. It is distinguished by one pair of spines on the back, two nodes on the petiole, and grooves on the head and thorax. During early spring, colonies attempt to conquer new areas and often attack nearby enemy colonies. These result in huge sidewalk battles, sometimes leaving thousands of ants dead. Because of their aggressive nature, they often invade and colonize seemingly impenetrable areas outside their native range. In summer, the ants dig out the sand in between the pavements to vent the nests.
Description:
The pavement ant is dark brown to blackish, and 2.5–4 mm long. Like other ants, there are the workers, alates, and a queen. Alates, or new queen ants and drones, have wings and are at least twice as large as the workers.
PHARAOH ANTS:
The pharaoh ant is a small (2 mm) yellow or light brown, almost transparent ant notorious for being a major indoor nuisance pest, especially in hospitals. The pharaoh ant, whose origins are unknown, has now been introduced to virtually every area of the world, including Europe, the Americas, Australasia, and Southeast Asia.
This species is polygynous, meaning each colony contains many queens, leading to unique caste interactions and colony dynamics. This also allows the colony to fragment into bud colonies quickly.
Colonies do not display aggression toward each other; this is known as unicoloniality. Monomorium pharaonis is also notable for its complex foraging system, involving intricate trail routes maintained with several pheromones. It was the first ant species discovered to use a negative (repellant) pheromone. These chemicals are integral for communication in this species.
Pharaoh ants are a tropical species, but they thrive in buildings almost anywhere, even in temperate regions provided central heating is present.
ODOROUS HOUSE ANT (Sometimes In Kitchen):
These ants can be found in a huge diversity of habitats, including within houses. They forage mainly for honeydew, which is produced by aphids and scale insects that are guarded and tended by the ants, as well as floral nectar and other sugary foods.
Description:
Ranges in color from brown to black, and varies in length from 1/16 to 1/8 inches (1.5–3.2 mm).
Little is known about the lifespan of the ant, though it has been shown that queens live at least 8 months (and probably much longer), workers at least a few months (and show every indication of living as long as queens), while males appear to live only approximately a week.
If you have an ant problem, you're not alone. Ants are one of the most common pests in the United States. They can be a real nuisance, invading your home and causing damage. At Safety Fumigant, we specialize in ant control and removal to help you take back your home from these annoying insects.
Why Do Ants Come Into Your Home?
There are a few reasons why ants might enter your home. The most common reason is food. Ants are attracted to sweets and other food sources that they can find in your kitchen. They will also come into your home if they are looking for water. If there is moisture somewhere in your home, ants will be drawn to it. Finally, ants may come into your home to escape the cold weather outside.
Ant control and removal are important to keep your home ant-free. If you have an ant problem, contact Safety Fumigant today. We work with homeowners throughout Massachusetts to develop a customized plan to get rid of your ant problem for good.
What Do Ants Come From?
There are many different species of ants, but the most common ant in the United States is the carpenter ant. Carpenter ants are black or red and range in size from one-quarter of an inch to three-quarters of an inch long. These ants get their name from their habit of nesting in wood. If you have carpenter ants in your home, they may be damaging the wood on your walls or floors.
How To Prevent Odorous Ants From Ravaging Your Kitchen
The best way to prevent ants from coming into your home is to eliminate their food sources. Keep your kitchen clean and free of crumbs. Store food in airtight containers. If you have a sweet tooth, be sure to clean up any spills immediately. You should also seal any cracks or crevices in your walls or floors where ants might be able to enter your home.
What's the Best Way to Control an Ant Infestation?
The best way to control an ant infestation is to contact a professional pest control company like Safety Fumigant. Our experts will develop a customized plan to get rid of your ant problem quickly and efficiently. We use the latest technology and products to get rid of ants and keep them from coming back.
Our Ant Removal Process
Our ant removal process begins with a thorough inspection of your home. We will identify the ant species and find out where they are coming from. We will then develop a customized plan to get rid of your ant problem. This may include using baits, traps, or insecticides. Once we have eliminated the ants, we will take steps to prevent them from coming back.
Kid & Pet-Friendly Pest Control Services
Safety Fumigant is a leading provider of ant control and removal services in Massachusetts. We are committed to providing safe, effective, and environmentally-friendly solutions to our customers. Our products are safe for children and pets, and we use the latest technology to get rid of ants quickly and efficiently. Ants can be one of the most obnoxious pests to deal with, and when you have an infestation, it's important to call an experienced pest control company right away.
Schedule Ant Control for Your Massachusetts Home Today!
If you're dealing with an ant problem, contact Safety Fumigant today. We will work with you to develop a plan to get rid of your ant problem for good. Contact us today to learn more about our pest and ant control and removal services or to schedule an appointment!