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Carpenter Ants in College Station and San Antonio

Carpenter ants are a common problem in the College Station and San Antonio areas. These large, black ants are often found nesting in wood, making them a nuisance pest to deal with. Luckily, iPest Solutions is here to help! We can identify the problem and provide a comprehensive solution for

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How to Keep Ants Out of Your Home

No one wants ants in their home, but sometimes it can feel like an uphill battle trying to keep them away. The good news is that there are plenty of DIY ant prevention tips you can try before hiring a pest control company. Here’s what you need to know about

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The Pest Ants Found In The US

Most ant species are completely harmless.  However, there are a handful of species that can pose a serious threat. In this article, we’re going to go over these species and what you can expect when they infest your home. Carpenter ants Carpenter ants are the most damaging ant species in

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The Most Common Ways In Which Carpenter Ants Are Introduced Into Homes

Carpenter ants belong to the Camponotus genus, and 14 carpenter ant species can be found in Texas, several of which are known pests of homes. In the natural environment, reproductive carpenter ants establish nests within moist and decaying trees. While carpenter ants excavate tunnels within natural and finished woods, they

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Are you inviting an Ant Infestation?

How many ants do you think there are on Earth? According to some estimates, that number is 10 billion billion ants, with a biomass of 3 billion tons. There are also around 13,00 species in the world, and they’re spread on every continent except Antarctica and a few island formations.

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6 Tell-tale Signs of Ant Infestations

The sight of ants in your home is never a pleasant one. Ants are infamous for being the most notorious pests. Ants can get into your house for several reasons, such as shelter, food, moisture, etc. But, once they invade your home, they are hard to get rid of. Few

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This Is How To Prevent Fire Ant Infestations

Like most infestations, fire ant infestations can be prevented if you remove the incentives they have for being in the yard. Let’s take a look at what these incentives are and what you can do about them. What are fire ants? Fire ants are one of the most common ant

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The Diet Of Ants

Ants have a varied diet, and knowing what they eat can help you set up the right baits if you want to get rid of an infestation. Sugary foods You’ve probably seen ants scurrying around your kitchen and that they eat almost everything that we eat. While it’s true that

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Common Questions About Carpenter Ants

What are carpenter ants? Most ant infestations, while annoying, are not that big of a hassle to deal with. They do not cause damage, pose no threats to the inhabitants of the home, and they do not cause a mess. Carpenter ants on the other hand are known for their

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How Ant Baits Work

Ants are pesky nuisances that can be difficult to remove once they set up on a property. In most situations, homeowners will choose to go with a repellent or insecticide and they will often see results. However, these options do not completely remove an infestation, they just force ants to

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ant Control

Controlling or preventing ant infestations isn’t one of the simplest things to do. So many species of ants exist, making it hard to determine which method best suits the ants in your house. Moreover, without the appropriate knowledge about ants in general, you will find it daunting to keep these

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