Ants
Formicidae
Highly social colony insects that follow chemical trails into homes for food and water — control requires targeting the entire colony, not workers.
Know the Ants
Size
2 mm – 5 cm depending on species
Appearance
Segmented body with a narrow waist; black, brown, red, or yellow. Elbowed antennae; small to prominent eyes.
Feeding
Sweet residues, grease, protein crumbs, and sugary liquids. Workers retrieve food and share with the colony.
Behavior
Highly organized — workers forage along chemical trails. Discarded wings near windows often indicate a nearby colony swarming.
Habitat
Nest in soil, wall voids, behind appliances, under floors, and in cracks. Drawn to undisturbed areas near food and water.
Signs of Infestation
- Visible trails of ants moving toward food
- Discarded wings on window sills (swarmer ants)
- Small piles of soil/sawdust near nest entries
- Activity around sinks and pet food
Health & Property Risks
Mechanically transfer bacteria to food. Carpenter ants damage wood structures; fire ants deliver painful stings.
A.I.R. Framework for Ants
Every ants engagement follows our proven three-step methodology — tailored precisely to this pest.
Assess
Identify species, trail entry points, and nest location.
Implement
Apply species-specific baits that workers carry back to the colony. Treat nest sites and seal entry points.
Review
Verify trail elimination over 2–3 weeks; spraying alone is rarely enough.
Ants Questions Answered
The most common things people ask us about ants — straight from years of fieldwork.
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