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
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
Ants are one of the most common insect pests that we have to deal with in our homes. Some of the most common ant pests that invade homes are pavement ants, field ants, pharaoh ants, odorous house ants, and cornfield ants. Controlling ant pests inside and around your home can
Fire ants are an invasive species known for their painful bites, so they are never welcome on a property. However, they do have some interesting properties when it comes to allergies – they get rid of one dangerous allergy and replace it with another. The “alpha-gal” meat allergy present in
Although ants can be difficult to control once they have entered a home, the following preventative measures can play a major role in helping to avoid infestations: Wipe up crumbs and spills immediately Store garbage in sealed containers and remove from the home frequently Keep food packages closed or sealed
As their common name suggests, Argentine ants are native to Argentina and Brazil, but these ants have maintained an invasive habitat in the US since the late 19th century. Argentine ants were first documented in the US when specimens were collected from New Orleans in 1891, and since then, these
iPest Solutions offers tips on how to deal with the season’s most common stinging insects While the distinct buzzing noise and mere sight of a hornet or wasp is enough to make most people swat wildly in fear, there are much safer ways to deal with these sometimes aggressive summer
The ants people see crawling about on sidewalks in large numbers are most likely workers of the Tetramorium genus, or “pavement ants,” as they are commonly known. These moderately sized ants are around 3/16 of an inch in length and brown to dark brown in color. Pavement ants are one
Several ant species in the Dorymyrmex genus are known pests of homes and yards. These species are commonly referred to as “pyramid ants,” and they can be found throughout Texas. These ant pests get their common name from the shape of the nesting mounds that they frequently build in residential
While it is well known that non-native and highly venomous ant species have established invasive habitats in certain areas of the southern US, including the red-imported fire ant in San Antonio, few people are aware that native fire ants in the US have established invasive habitats in other countries. For
The most common indoor insect pests found in San Antonio include cockroaches, flies, termites, bed bugs, and perhaps most common of all, ants. More than 320 ant species can be found in Texas, and at least 50 can be found in Bexar County, most of which are not considered pests.
Fire ants are known to have an affinity for electrical equipment. Every year, Texas is plagued by a total of $146.5 million in damages caused by fire ants to electrical and communications equipment. Fire ants can damage all different types of electrical equipment, with the most common being switch boxes,
