Black Ant (Lasius niger)

Ants belong to the Hymenoptera (membrane winged) order of insects. They are social insects with highly evolved caste system in which workers (sterile females) build the nests, raise young and forage for food under the direction of the queen.

Although the common garden ant nests outside walls and under paving, it becomes a pest when foraging indoors into kitchens, shops etc. in search for food. Nest sizes can reach 15,000 - 20,000.

Ant Facts

Entry

Ants can enter your business through even the tiniest cracks seeking sweet or greasy substances in kitchen, pantry or storeroom areas.

Scent Trails

Ants leave a long lasting invisible chemical trail known as pheromones for the rest of the colony to follow once they locate the food source.

Nest Locations

They can nest just about anywhere in and around your business, in lawns, walls, stumps, even under foundations.

Colony Size

Can number 15,000 - 20,000 and whole colonies can uproot and relocate quickly when threatened.

Do It Yourself Ineffectiveness

Most Do-It-Yourself approaches only kill the ants you see, whereas a truly effective treatment will penetrate and destroy their nest to prevent them from returning. Also, home remedies don't account for the fact that different kinds of ant infestations require different treatments.

Control

Successful Control of flying and crawling insects requires regular service by a professional pest control company. Eradication requires a close understanding of the pest species, its biology, lifestyle and habits.

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