Effective Ant Solutions for a Comfortable, Worry-Free Home
Ants
Ants can invade your space and disrupt your daily routine. At Crown Pest Control, we specialize in effective ant removal strategies tailored to your specific needs. Our experienced team is prepared to manage any ant infestation without harm or hassle, helping restore comfort and peace to your environment. Contact us today for a customized assessment and take the first step toward a pest-free space.
Top Ant Control Solutions for a Safe and Comfortable Home
The team at Crown Pest Control has extensive knowledge about ants and effective solutions to address infestations. With a focus on precision and care, they apply treatments designed to significantly reduce ant activity without causing disruption to your home. Their approach prioritizes safety and convenience, ensuring minimal impact on your daily life. If additional attention is needed, they offer follow-up treatments to ensure ants are properly eliminated, giving you peace of mind that your home is well-protected.
Types Of Ants In North Carolina
What kind of Ants are in North Carolina? Ants range in size from one-sixteenth of an inch to one-fourth of an inch long. There are many species of ants all over the United States. The most common species in the North Carolina area include odorous ants, black ants, pavement ants, acrobat ants, etc. Ants vary in color from red to brown and black. Immature ants are usually white in color and resemble fly maggots.
Like all other insects, ants have three body divisions: head, thorax, and abdomen. The thorax and abdomen are joined by one or two nodes, which form the petiole. Some people mistake ants for termites. There are some features that distinguish between the two, like the presence of constricted/pinched waist in ants, while in termites this is absent; ants’ forewings are larger than hind wings, whereas termites have all four in equal size; ants have bent/elbowed antennae, while termites have straight. Ants are commonly found in the warmer months, from mid-June to late September.
Odorous House Ant
Aregentine Ant
Fire Ant
Ants Eating And Feeding Habits
Ants feed on sweets; they are especially fond of honeydew. They also feed on live or dead insects. They live in colonies and can be found almost anywhere – in lawns, walls, backyards, stumps, under foundations, inside structures, etc. They can enter even the tiniest of cracks, searching for sugary foods, bread, greasy foods, meats, or water. Ants are usually not aggressive unless disturbed or alarmed. They are quick to bite and emit a repulsive odor.
Threats
Although ants do not pose serious health risks, they can contaminate food. Their bites cause redness, swelling, and itching and can lead to infection or serious problems if not treated timely.
Bitten by an ant? Wash the affected area with mild soap and water and sterilize it with hydrogen peroxide, alcohol or betadine. Keep the bite clean regularly and apply an antiseptic cream. A paste of baking soda and water can be applied too to ease off the itchiness.
How To Prevent Ants In Home
If you find any sign of ants in your yard, home or office, immediately Contact Crown Pest Control for the best ant elimination treatment. Our specialists are adept at recognizing the species involved, the severity of the problem, and any potential threats. Our professionals will visit your premises and take the time to inspect the critical areas and common habitats. Accordingly, they use the most advanced and the most-effective treatment to make your home, office, and surroundings pest-free.
DIY Tips To Get Rid Of Ants
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- Repair all leaks, foundation cracks, moisture-damaged woods, etc.
- Clean garbage cans, gutters, pet dishes, etc. at regular intervals
- Seal any gaps in doors and windows
- Remove leaf clutters, brush piles, stored building materials and firewood
- Eliminate standing water
Do the ants you treat keep returning? Read more about the resilience of ants in our blog.
Ant Control
At Crown Pest Control our ant control program will differ depending on the type of ant issue you are experiencing at your home or office. Our technicians consider the season, weather, and the specific location where the treatment is going to be applied. We offer various options depending on the situation. Our treatments include using a baiting system, a liquid treatment or a combination of both. Our proficient ant exterminators will discuss with you what is best for your situation.
Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants are one of the largest ants in the United States. Most are black, however, a few species have a reddish or yellowish color. They are known for the nest of tunnels that they build inside damp wood. Unlike termites, they do not consume wood, but damage it by weakening it from the inside. They are able to cause major structural damage and are a nuisance. Carpenter ants can live both outdoors and inside. It is imperative to ensure that they are not allowed to go unchecked. If you are concerned you might be dealing with these contact us right away. Our trained exterminators can do a thorough inspection of your property. If you would like to know more about wood-destroying insects, check out the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services.