A gift should be an enjoyable experience, right? That’s certainly not the case with tawny crazy ants. Also known as the Rasberry ant, this is one of the most intrusive and difficult to deal with species on the planet. In 2002, exterminator Tom Rasberry noticed this ant became very prolific in Texas, and he had […]
Read MoreOf all the pests in Florida, the Fire ant has one of the more descriptive names an animal’s ever received. If you’ve ever had one on your skin, it may seem like it’s their bite that causes the pain. Yet fire ants only bite to get a grip on your skin. What really hurts is the alkaloid […]
Read MoreIt’s the perfect time of year for an army of black ants to invade your kitchen and maybe even your bathroom. What’s your next step? What do you do when you wake up to a kitchen full of ants? Your best next step is to call us. Before it gets that far, though, there are […]
Read MoreWe all have a crazy aunt, and they are all different, but when it comes to the crazy ant, you’ll find far more than you bargained for. Take a look at these problem pests now. How do the crazy ants appear? These ants are about 2.2 to 3 mm in length. They have antennae which […]
Read MoreIf you see fire ants, the first thing out of your mouth is probably going to be something like, “Oh No!” After all, one fire ant sting is likely to leave you sore for some time, and if you’ve ever had an entire colony after you, you know just how dangerous these little beasts can […]
Read MoreWhen you learned about ants in school, you probably learned that you wouldn’t see them during the fall and winter. In a way, your science teacher was correct. Most types of ants are not active outside of their underground tunnels. However, in a way, your science teacher was wrong. In Florida, especially, there is one […]
Read MoreRover ants aren’t like standard ants. Instead, they can be a costly threat. It’s kind of a funny name – “rover ant”. It sounds more like a pet than a pest, as if you could teach it to sit and stay and roll over. But rover ants are indeed a growing pest control issue and one […]
Read MoreWe’ve really only been aware of the white footed ant in the US for a little less than 30 years. But in that short time they’ve progressed from an interesting anomaly to a multi-county pest control nuisance. They’re not terribly dangerous but this accidental import has a sweet tooth that makes it particularly pesky. The […]
Read MoreFire ants. They’re one part of Florida life no one wants to deal with, but you do have options. You don’t have to put up with their disgusting mounds or the potential of a sting any longer. These tips can help you get rid of them right now. Make Sure You’re Dealing with Fire Ants: […]
Read MoreActive all year in Florida, pyramid ants are a predatory pest with one redeeming characteristic. These ants have adapted to life with humans remarkably well. Where you see one, thousands are likely living in a mounded nest nearby and they have a nasty habit of sneaking into your house. But they do one thing that […]
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