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How to Identify Ants
An ant infestation can be a nuisance, or it can grow into a serious problem, depending on the type of ant you are dealing with. Two types of ants are common in the New York area—the Sugar Ant and the Carpenter Ant.
Sugar ants are the little black or brown ants you see on sidewalks and pavements outside. Sometimes called pavement ants, they are about 1/10 to 1/8 inch long and prefer to feed on sugary foods–hence the name “sugar ant.”
Carpenter Ants are usually red, black, or a combination of the two. They’ve larger, measuring around 5/8 inch long. Carpenter ants get their name for the way they build their nests, excavating wood and forming smooth tunnels inside. While carpenter ants don’t actually eat wood, they do chew through it to create their nests, so they can be highly destructive to New York homeowners’ property.
THE SIGNS OF ANTS
Sugar Ants/Pavement Ants are rarely a problem outside, but can become pests if they infest your kitchen or other indoor rooms. They can sometimes form large colonies of a half million individuals under patios and along walkways, becoming outdoor pests as well.
If you find a big ant in or around your home, you may have Carpenter Ants—a bigger ant that causes a bigger problem. While Sugar Ants are an annoyance, they rarely cause expensive structural damage like their cousins, the Carpenter Ant. You can get temporary relief from these pests with store-bought pesticides, but the problem is likely to return without professional help. Ants leave pheromone trails to food sources, which makes a return infestation likely.
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THE RISKS OF ANTS
Even though ants are one of the most common pests in New York and you may not think much of seeing some crawling around your home, these pests do come with some risks!
Health Risks
All ants are capable of biting, which can lead to pain, discomfort, and even irritations, allergic reactions, and infections.
Property Damage
Carpenter ants in particular can cause significant damage to wood structures over time by nesting and tunneling through.
How WE KNOCK OUT Ants
We not only get rid of your pest problems, we keep them solved. We are in your corner with years of award winning experience, State-of-the-Art Pest Management, insect and rodent treatments and Pest Removal methodologies that put pests down for the count in the first round.
We not only get rid of your pest problems, we keep them solved. We are in your corner with years of award winning experience, State-of-the-Art Pest Management, insect and rodent treatments and Pest Removal methodologies that put pests down for the count in the first round.
Sugar Ants are covered in our effective and affordable Integrated Pest Management Annual Package Knockout 12 Program that provides you with pest protection throughout the year.
Knockout Pest Control is your local expert at knocking out ants of all kinds from pavement ants to carpenter ants, and we keep them down for the count. Every member of our team receives over 100 hours of classroom instruction and in-the-field training so you are guaranteed a knock out punch to your pest problem every time.