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Ants

ANTS

Formicidae

Small Invaders, Big Problems

Ants are social insects that live in colonies ranging from a few dozen to millions. Common types in Ohio include carpenter ants, odorous house ants, and pavement ants. While some are merely nuisances, carpenter ants can cause significant structural damage to your home.

SIGNS OF INFESTATION

  • Visible ant trails along walls, floors, or countertops
  • Small piles of sawdust near wooden structures (carpenter ants)
  • Rustling sounds within walls
  • Dirt mounds near the foundation
  • Winged ants emerging indoors (swarmers)

PREVENTION TIPS

  • Seal cracks and gaps in your foundation and walls
  • Keep food in airtight containers
  • Clean up spills and crumbs immediately
  • Trim trees and shrubs away from the house
  • Fix moisture problems and leaky pipes
  • Store firewood away from your home

WHY THEY'RE DANGEROUS

Carpenter ants can cause structural damage

Some species can contaminate food

Fire ants deliver painful stings

Can trigger allergic reactions in some people

INTERESTING FACTS

Ants can lift 10-50 times their body weight

A single colony can contain millions of ants

Queen ants can live for decades

Ants communicate through pheromone trails

OUR TREATMENT APPROACH

Our ant control program includes thorough inspection, targeted baiting systems, perimeter treatments, and elimination of entry points. For carpenter ants, we locate and treat the nest directly.

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