How to Control Ants

Ants can be a nuisance pest any time of year. And if they start crawling across foods or food surfaces, they can become hazardous to the health of your family or pets. Following are nine articles that can help you understand and control ants of different types.

1. How to Get Rid of Ants.Antsare social insects, and their colonies have strict hierarchies. The queen, or queens, breed and populate the colony, and she never leaves the nest. So how do you get to this queen to stop the population from growing? The best way is to use their own system against them. Read more to find out how.
   
   

1. Effective, Simple Control for Little Ants. The first step in controlling ants in and around your home is identifying the species of the ant that is bugging you. By identifying the ant, you can better identify the best type of bait to use - the one that the specific species prefers. And you will be able to determine where the bait should be placed. Find out more about identifying ants and selecting the best method of control.
   
   
2. Control Ant Budding. All ant species seek to grow their populations, but they don't all do it in the same way. Most ants swarm-sending out flying reproductives to mate then start new colonies. But other start new colonies by "budding" - a queen and accompanying workers literally walk from an established colony to a new site to form a new colony. Find out how to stop ants around your home, such as fire ants, pharaoh ants, ghost ants, and Argentine ants, from increasing their populations in this way.
   
   
3. Control of Thief Ants or Grease Ants. Thief ants, or grease ants,that are found to be nesting indoors are best eliminated through baiting. However, if this same ant is found outdoors, baiting may have no effect. Find out why different treatments must be applied to different places, and how indoor thief or grease ants can be simply controlled.
   
   

1. How to Control Fire Ants. Because of all the areas that fire ants infest, it can be virtually impossible to entirely eliminate them. But their populations can be reduced on your property to help prevent harm to your family, guests, or pets. Find out some university-recommended methods for controlling the hazardous fire ant.
   
   
2. How to Keep Pests Out of Your Home. It is easier to prevent pests from coming into your home than to get rid of them once they've established themselves and made your home their own. This article provides in-depth information on keeping pests out, through a Question and Answer format.
   
   
3. Keep Pests Out!Ants and other small pests will enter homes through cracks, gaps and openings in search of food, water or shelter. Once inside, insects can be a significant nuisance and can also be a health or economic risk. Discover the best ways to keep pests out through integrated pest management techniques.
   
   
4. 11 Questions and Answers on Pesticides and their Use. What are pesticides? Why are they considered hazardous? How can you reduce exposure to pesticides and keep your family safe? These and other frequently asked questions are addressed in this article.
   
   
5. 8 Steps to Prepare for Ant Control Service. Although you can often control ants with over-the-counter products purchased at retail stores, there are times that you may need to call in a professional. When this is the case, there are things you can do to prepare for service and help to ensure that it is as effective and long-lasting as possible. Discover eight tips to follow to prepare for ant control service by a pest control company.