Posts in Category: Ants

While crisp autumn days are enjoyable, it's also nice to come home to a warm, toasty house. Unfortunately, we're not the only ones who think so. Ants are common invaders in the fall, which makes this the perfect time to start thinking about protecting your home against these tiny pests.

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Did you know that ant colonies can number in the thousands or even hundreds of thousands? You may only see a few ants in your kitchen, but that can signal that somewhere nearby there are hundreds more waiting to come inside. A single ant is relatively easy to squish, however, crushing one ant…

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Summer means lots of ants in Pittsburgh and its surrounding areas. It’s up to you to take steps to prevent them from becoming a nuisance in your home. There are many effective do-it-yourself tricks you can use to deter ants as much as possible. If you’ve tried everything or are just…

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In nature, carpenter ants nest in the logs and stumps of decaying trees. Their job is to help decompose those trees as part of the cycle of life. It's no surprise then that they are attracted to other forms of wet and rotting wood, such as wood on your deck that's damp from a damaged gutter.

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Where there are sugary foods and foods with high protein content, ants will likely be around as well. Ants are common house invaders as the weather warms up and they begin scouting for new food sources. Often, our homes are filled with plenty of sugars and proteins to sustain ant colonies, and that…

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