27 Oct 2023
An ant on a piece of wood

Prevention is your first line of defense against ant invasions

Ants are remarkable insects with impressive teamwork and communication skills. But when they decide to make your home their new colony, they can quickly become unwanted guests. Prevention and early identification are crucial in keeping your home ant-free.  Know thy enemy: identifying ant species Each species of ant has its own characteristics and behaviors. Some […]

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31 Jul 2012

Know Your Ants: Common Florida Ants

The University of Florida, working with Florida structural pest control employees, found that each of the three most common Florida ants species of pest ant caused 14% of submitted pest complaints. From spreading disease to destroying crops, the sighting of any of these three species is a harbinger of potential disaster. Ghost Ant (Tapinoma melanocephalum) […]

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