The words Formic Acid are derived from the Latin root-word formica meaning ant. Formic acid is a toxic substance contained in ant venom and is used for self defense or for attacking rivals. Species of ants that produce formic acid are known as Formicianae. Not all ants have this toxin but for example carpenter ants…
Carpenter ants and termites share enough similarities that people often cannot tell the two apart. One similarity they share is the ability to damage the wood of your home. From wooden floorboards to wooden support beams, carpenter ants and termites will destroy it all. Both insects can cause pretty extensive damages, but it is important…
Crazy ants, also known as Raspberry Crazy Ants (in honor of a Texan exterminator who identified them) are a big problem for homeowners because of their overwhelming numbers. These ants are particularly destructive indoors where they can compromise the structural integrity of a house and get into appliances, short-circuiting and destroying them. Crazy ants cannot…
More than one hundred varied species of ants live throughout Canada. Although most are nothing more than a nuisance that invade areas in and around your home, some can cause structural damage. Identifying ants can assist you in make sure you tackle your ant problem with ant control services properly and remove pharaoh ants in…
Ants often search for conditions that increase their rate of survival. Optimal conditions for ants include a food and water source, shelter, and temperatures deemed favorable. Since ants are cold blooded, they will seek somewhere warm where they can dwell, which may include the inside of your home and you need to call ant control…
Really small ants in the house may indicate the presence of pharaoh ants but this isn’t always true. Pharaoh ants are often confused with other types of ants including thief ants. Misidentifying the infestation leads to ineffective pest control methods which is why it is a good idea to hire an ant control exterminator to…
Pharaoh ants are relatively straightforward to identify but the same can’t be said for sugar ants. You might be wondering can sugar ants damage my house? The term sugar ant is unfortunately used loosely to refer to any small, house ant that is attracted to sweet or sugary foods that can damage your home. From this description…
Ants are a highly evolved species with exceptional survival instincts which is why the species is so successful. Disease carrying pharaoh ants in Canada are some of the worst ant infestations particularly for their ‘Budding’ or splitting behavior. Pharaoh ants are tiny (averaging about 1.5 to 2 millimeters in length) which enables them to invade…
The main reason why you should call a Toronto exterminator for a pharaoh ant control is because these ants are impervious to most common pest control treatments. There are of course over-the-counter treatments and natural DIY solutions available. As you will soon find out, there is a good chance that you aren’t going to resolve…
If you suspect that you have a pharaoh ant infestation in your home or commercial property, the first step is to identify that you are indeed dealing with pharaoh ants. Other species of ants that are often mistaken for pharaoh include pavement ants and carpenter ants. This mis-identification is the leading reason for ineffective pest…