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Winged Ants in the House

allpest — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:22:34 +0000

If you observe winged ants in your house, you have what is known as “alates” or “swarmers”. These are part of a colony of ants. Their specialization is reproduction. They take flight in order to create new ant colonies. Now, if you see winged creatures that you believe to be ants, you should verify what […]

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How to Tell the Difference Between Carpenter Ants and Termites

allpest — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:42:21 +0000

Carpenter ants and termites are both pests. They are similar in that they both cause destruction to wood. They are different in that they engage in different behaviors and cause different types of damage to the wood. Carpenter ants – for example – excavate the wood that they damage to construct their nests. Termites actually […]

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Why Do I Have Ants in My Car, and How Do I Get Rid of Them?

allpest — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:26:40 +0000

Any type of ant is a nuisance – be it in terms of stings, bites, or simply the presence of an infestation. While there are numerous resources available regarding ant infestations in and around the home. There are not many resources that focus on ants taking up residence in vehicles. If you are reading this, […]

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The Secret to Managing Household Ants is to Know Which Foods They are Most Attracted to

allpest — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:02:13 +0000

Ants play an important role in nature as beneficial insects yet become troublesome when they enter homes. To manage ants effectively you must identify their species characteristics and find their nests after understanding their biology. One of the main aspects of biology that should be understood is what ants eat and which foods they are […]

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Why Are There Ants in My Kitchen?

allpest — Mon, 09 May 2022 09:17:31 +0000

The short answer? Food, of course. This is the one room in the home where the creatures have the easiest access to food sources. While twelve-thousand species of ants abound in our world, the most common found in the kitchen include thief ants, pharaoh ants, odorous house ants, Argentine ants, and pavement ants. These species […]

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End-of-Summer Pest Control Problems: Ants

allpest — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 14:23:13 +0000

Now that summer is drawing to a close, it is quite likely that you have experienced numerous run ins with a wide assortment of unwanted pests in your home, on your property, and in or around other structures, such as sheds, barns, garages, and workshops. One of the most common of these pests are ants. […]

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Problems Commonly Posed by Pavement Ants

allpest — Sun, 01 May 2016 21:31:34 +0000

Pavement ants are considered to be one of the most common ant species within the United States. These insects received their name due to the fact that they have a tendency to nest and burrow underneath sidewalks, the slabs of buildings, and driveways. These insects create mounds of dirt in and around these areas. The […]

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Carpenter Ants

allpest — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 13:50:40 +0000

Carpenter ants are considered to be one of the largest-sized ants within the United States. These insects may measure up to 13mm in length. Most carpenter ants are black in color; however, there are those that are dark brown, reddish, or even yellowish. These ants are capable of living both inside of and outside of […]

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Pavement Ants

allpest — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 15:49:48 +0000

According to statistics, pavement ants are considered to be one of the most common ant species within the United States. Despite their existence in such vast numbers, most do not consider pavement ants to be a nuisance; unless, of course, you find yourself struggling with the insects on an afternoon picnic. These types of ants […]

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Ants in Slab Homes

allpest — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 16:29:18 +0000

Ants that are found in slab homes are typically called “pavement ants”. This is actually a broad group of ants that are known to nest in the ground. In most instances, these ants are found in the northern and the eastern regions in the United States. Ants in slab homes live in colonies and have […]

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Carpenter Ant Information

allpest — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 05:40:56 +0000

If you are searching for carpenter ant information, it is quite likely that you either feel as if you may have an infestation of these pests, or, you have actually been told that you do have a carpenter ant infestation. Either way, it is in your best interest to learn as much as you possibly […]

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Ant Pest Control

allpest — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 17:01:59 +0000

Ant Pest Control – Knowledge is Power If you are searching for active pest control for ants, it is important to know and understand that knowledge is power. It is the true secret of success in identifying, locating, and treating an ant infestation in and/or around your home. Ants are considered to be one of […]

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