Archive for the ‘Ant control’ Category

How to Correctly Identify Your Insect

Carpenter ants are polymorphic meaning that the same species can have multiple sizes of workers. One of the best methods of identifying carpenter ants from other ants, is to look for their specific characteristics. They will have a waist with only one node and a thorax with an evenly rounded upper surface.

February 3, 2012  Tags: , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Ant control  No Comments

Seasonal Guide To Ant Control Food Type Selection

SPRING Ants search for protein to nourish the brood. Capitalize on this ant craving by selecting Maxforce Granular Insect Bait and/or Maxforce Bait Stations. SUMMER Ants forage for sweet honeydew, which is typically found on plants and ornamentals. Choose a bait that is high in carbohydrates, such as Maxforce FC Ant Killer Bait Gel. FALL [...]

February 1, 2012  Tags: , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Ant control  No Comments

Facts About Ants

More than 10,000 species may exist worldwide. Approximately 570 species occur in the United States and of these, fewer than 30 species may regularly infest homes and other buildings with only ten species considered major pests. Ants have succeeded in replacing other types of structural pests as the number one pest in homes in many parts of the United States

November 29, 2011  Tags: , , , , , ,   Posted in: Ant control  No Comments

Hairy Crazy Ants Moving into Louisiana

http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2011/september/headline_news/Hairy-crazy-ants-make-La-their-new-home.htm

September 27, 2011  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Ant control  No Comments

Keeping Ants Out of the Garden or Did That Ant Eat My Eggplant?!!

In this article we will review ways to keep ants out of the garden. Ants are not only a problem in your home and for your picnic, they can devour your garden vegetables right off the vine.  Let us review ways to keep ants out of the garden. The short answer, OH YES HE DID! [...]

August 29, 2011  Tags: , , , , ,   Posted in: Ant control  One Comment

Fire Ant Quiz

Click Here to test your knowledge on the Red Imported Fire Ant

July 27, 2011  Tags:   Posted in: Ant control  No Comments

Tips for the Effective Use of Ant Baits

Follow the tips below for effectively using ant baits. Ant baits are a wonderful resource to limit the ant population in your area, without having to spray harmful chemicals or granules all over your yard. They are one of the most simple methods for the DIY pest controller. By using a few effective strategies with ant [...]

July 18, 2011  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Ant control  2 Comments

Options to Eliminate Ants in Your Home and Yard

It is important to review all of your options when eliminating ants in your home and yard. Ants, love them or hate them, they are here to stay.  There are more nuisance ants then there are days in a week.  Busy little workers, they are always moving here or there, carrying some large prize with [...]

July 3, 2011  Tags: , , , , , ,   Posted in: Ant control  No Comments

Alpine Aerosol Insecticide EPA has granted reduced-risk status for public health use.

Alpine pressurized insecticide is the only Reduced Risk* nonrepellent aerosol labeled for use against crawling and flying insects. There’s simply no better aerosol you can choose for your residential GPC customers than Alpine pressurized insecticide. Introducing a Reduced Risk* nonrepellent aeorosol for ants, roaches, bed bugs and more.   12 cans \ case General Information [...]

February 22, 2011  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Ant control, Bed Bug Control  No Comments

How to Apply Your Carpenter Ant Killer Bait

How to Apply Your Carpenter Ant Killer Bait Ant Season is coming upon is quickly and it is always better to have to much information than not enough! So this is a short guide on apply you Carpenter Ant Bait Killer Gel, but truth be told it will a apply to application of all ant [...]

February 15, 2011  Tags: , , , ,   Posted in: Ant control  No Comments