Ants and their Control
There are many species of ants, but the ones below represent the species most commonly encountered in the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio areas. We provide control of all ant species using the most environmentally-friendly methods available.
Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants get their name because they chew passageways (called "galleries") inside wood. Carpenter ants don't actually eat the wood. They carve out galleries where they live and raise their young. The carpenter ant in the picture is a carrying a piece of granular bait back to her colony.
House Ants
House ants commonly nest in woodwork, masonry, soil and rotted wood. They're omnivores who typically feed on sweets, meats, vegetables, honeydew and other insects. House ants usually are found in kitchens, around exterior doors and windows, on patios, and in other areas near sources of food and moisture.
Pharaoh Ants
Pharaoh ants are a serious nuisance in homes, hospitals, rest homes, apartment dwellings, hotels, grocery stores, and food establishments. These tiny ants feed on nearly anything, and have been found infesting surgical wounds, I.V. glucose solutions, and sealed packs of sterile dressing in hospitals.
Odorous House Ants
Odorous house ants often forage indoors for sweets and other foods. They're commonly found in kitchens, dining rooms, family rooms, children's playrooms, and anywhere else sweet food sources (such as soft drink spills or dropped candy) can be found. They give off an unpleasant, "rotten coconut" odor when crushed, hence their name.
Crazy Ants
Crazy ants will feed on sweets and kitchen scraps, but they prefer animal matter and insects such as fly larvae and adults. They can be found anywhere near a suitable food source. Their common name, "crazy ants," derives from their habit of moving around in what looks like an aimless manner.
For help with ants or any pest control problem, please contact us.