There are more than 10,000 ant species that occur worldwide however only about 25 species commonly infest homes. Ants will eat practically any kind of food, but are especially attracted to sweets. Ants can live from several weeks to several years. Depending on the species, they can range in size from 1/12 to 1 inch (2 to 25 mm).
Ants are close relatives of bees and wasps and can by identified by their three distinct body regions: head, thorax and abdomen, as well as antennae. (However, winged forms of ants, which leave the nest in large numbers in warm weather to mate and establish new colonies, are often mistaken for winged termites, which also leave their nests to mate and the two can be easily confused. However, shortly after their flights, both ants and termites lose their wings, so wings usually aren’t present.) Ants have a narrow “waist” between the abdomen and thorax, while termite’s body is not constricted and they have a broad waist. Ants also have large heads, elbowed antennae, and powerful jaws.
Ants are social insects, which mean they typically live in large groups or colonies. Depending on the species, ant colonies can consist of millions of ants. Their structured nest communities may be located underground, in ground-level mounds, or in trees. There are three kinds of ants in a colony: The queen (or queens), the female workers, and males. Ant communities are headed by a queen whose function in life is to lay thousands of eggs that will ensure the survival of the colony. Depending on the species, a colony may have one queen or many queens. Workers (the ants typically seen by humans) are wingless females that never reproduce, but instead forage for food, care for the queen’s offspring, work on the nest, protect the community, and perform many other duties. Male ants often have only one role—mating with the queen soon after which they may die. If you have ants in your home and need experienced exterminators to help with removing them, call our ant control team at Ready Pest Control today.
If you are looking for quality pest control solutions for your home or business, reach out to Ready Pest Control today. We pride ourselves in offering an exemplary service experience for our customers and will make the removal process as quick, safe, and easy as possible.
The most effective method is professional treatment that targets the entire colony, not just visible ants.
Ants return when the colony is not fully eliminated or when food and moisture sources remain available.
Yes, our treatments are applied safely by trained professionals and designed to be effective while minimizing risk.
Results vary, but professional treatments are designed to provide long-term control when combined with prevention steps.
Yes, we offer both residential and commercial ant control services.
