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

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

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

The Bigheaded Ant and How to Control

Bigheaded Ants The workers of the Bigheaded ant is dimorphic meaning there are 2 different sizes of workers and they can range from 1.5 to 4.5 mm.  The major workers have an unusually large heart-shaped head.  The body color ranges from dark brown to shades of res to light yellow.  The workers are easy to [...]

January 5, 2011  Tags: , , , ,   Posted in: Ant control  No Comments

InTice Granular Insect Bait and Non-Repellent Treatment

Intice and Non Repellents Apply non repellent in a band around the structure and in other areas where needed and permitted by the label.  Sprinkle InTice Granular Bait right on top of the non-repellent treatment.  The application doesn’t need to be perfectly uniform, since pests are looking for bait (food), not trying to avoid it.  [...]

October 12, 2010  Tags: , , , ,   Posted in: Ant control  No Comments

Fire ant control with Fipronil Top Choice

Hello I have a fire ant investation in my yard. I am looking for some type of commercial repellant, iot is suppsedly like the front line stuff used on pets but will get rid of ants for a year. aNy help would be great Thanks Ben Top choice is the product you are asking about, [...]

January 13, 2010  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Ant control, Uncategorized  No Comments

Phantom Nonrepellent aerosol formulation

Phantom Termiticide-insecticide has always delivered unsurpassed non-repellent indoor ant and general pest control, especially for food handling areas and commercial accounts. Now, that proven performance and flexibility is available in new Prescription Treatment brand Phantom Pressurized insecticide.  Its new formulation leaves no residue and dries in “crystals” for enhanced bioavailability and faster performance. When it [...]

July 7, 2009  Tags: , , , ,   Posted in: Ant control, Bed Bug Control, Uncategorized  One Comment

Cy-kick Why You Should love this Insecticide

Cy-Kick CS Insecticide    Prescription Treatment brand Cy-Kick CS Controlled Release Cyfluthrin is the multi-use insecticide designed for professionals like yourself who want a product that works just as smart as you do. It dishes out 90 days of full-throttle, broad-spectrum killing power, controlling insects inside and outside, on the toughest areas and surfaces. The [...]

June 23, 2009  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Ant control, Bed Bug Control, Bird Control  No Comments