Q: It’s early spring and I am seeing a few ants in my home. Shouldn’t they be hibernating? A: During winter and early spring, ants enter a dormant state, feeding off carbohydrates and proteins collected during...
Carpenter ants and termites are oftentimes mistaken for one another this time of year. It just so happens that swarmers (termites and Carpenter Ants with wings that are released from the colony when the colony matures)...
Red imported fire ants (RIFA) are tiny stinging insects, native to South America, that can also be found in predominantly subtropical southern states in the United States. They’ve become increasingly problematic to human health since the...
Almost everyone has experienced these uninvited house guests – ants! Ants are found on every continent on Earth except Antarctica. According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), ants are considered the #1 nuisance pest in...
“Sharp, sudden, mildly alarming. Like walking across a shag carpet and reaching for the light switch.” This is how Dr. Justin Schmidt described the sting of a fire ant in his famous insect sting pain scale....
Is the insect nest you've found a wasp's nest, bee hive or termites nest? Ants also make nests and can become a problem for home and property owners. Find out how to spot insect nests and...