Usually, the mature males and females are winged but the workers are wingless. Queens are larger than males and workers. Ants eat a wide variety of food, including other insects, seeds, nectar, meats, sugars, and honeydew.
If you noticed piles of sawdust-like borings outside their galleries and slit-like openings in woodwork, that is due to the carpenter ants, probably. Dark brown or black, these ants prefer nesting in areas where moisture is prevalent and are also attracted to damp, decaying wood. The presence of these ants indoors hints at a potential moisture problem. Their size varies from 6 mm to 13 mm approximately. They are active in spring and fall. Satellite colonies or nests, are separate nests that act as extensions of the main colony. They remain in contact with the main next as worker ants go back and forth. Old larvae, pupae, and workers are found in satellite colonies but not queens, eggs, or the youngest larvae.
Many other species of ants may cause different issues, for example, pharaoh ants, little black ants/ pavement ants, odorous ants, etc.
We recommend a professional inspection to locate the nest of the queen ant before treatment. The IPM approach is better than a traditional treatment to control ants.
Black Carpenter Ants:
The largest ant species in Canada, known for causing structural damage by tunneling into wood.
Pavement Ants:A common nuisance that can nest indoors or outdoors, depending on the environment.
Pharaoh Ants:Often found indoors, attracted to sugary and protein-rich foods.
To address an infestation effectively, identifying the ant species is crucial. Knowledge of their appearance, behavior, and nesting habits can guide the right control methods.
Carpenter Ants
Usually, the mature males and females are winged but the workers are wingless. Queens are larger than males and workers. Ants eat a wide variety of food, including other insects, seeds, nectar, meats, sugars, and honeydew.
If you noticed piles of sawdust-like borings outside their galleries and slit-like openings in woodwork, that is due to the carpenter ants, probably. Dark brown or black, these ants prefer nesting in areas where moisture is prevalent and are also attracted to damp, decaying wood. The presence of these ants indoors hints at a potential moisture problem. Their size varies from 6 mm to 13 mm approximately. They are active in spring and fall. Satellite colonies or nests, are separate nests that act as extensions of the main colony. They remain in contact with the main next as worker ants go back and forth. Old larvae, pupae, and workers are found in satellite colonies but not queens, eggs, or the youngest larvae.
Many other species of ants may cause different issues, for example, pharaoh ants, little black ants/ pavement ants, odorous ants, etc.
We recommend a professional inspection to locate the nest of the queen ant before treatment. The IPM approach is better than a traditional treatment to control ants.
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To address an infestation effectively, identifying the ant species is crucial. Knowledge of their appearance, behavior, and nesting habits can guide the right control methods.